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Scenario approximation in a phenomenological study in Mexico: experience report
Raúl Fernando Guerrero-Castañeda1, Tânia Maria de Oliva Menezes2, Ma Guadalupe Ojeda Vargas1
1Universidad de Guanajuato, Campus Celaya-Salvatierra, Division of Health Sciences and Engineering. Celaya, Guanajuato, Mexico.
Revista Brasileira De Enfermagem
|August 10, 2017
Summary
Scenario approximation in nursing research helps build empathy and researcher immersion. This method was used to select participants for a phenomenological study with the elderly in Mexico.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Research
- Phenomenological Studies
- Qualitative Research Methods
Background:
- Phenomenological studies require deep understanding of participants' experiences.
- Selecting appropriate participants is crucial for the validity of qualitative research.
- Previous research has not extensively detailed methods for initial participant engagement in such studies.
Observation:
- Researchers conducted a four-month immersive experience with two groups of elderly individuals in Mexico during 2016.
- Activities included accompaniment in group settings and joint dialogue with participants.
- This direct interaction facilitated the identification of individuals aligning with the study's objectives.
Findings:
- Scenario approximation proved essential for establishing empathy between researchers and participants.
- The method allowed researchers to gain firsthand immersion into the phenomenon under study.
- Successful participant selection was achieved through direct coexistence and dialogue.
Implications:
- Scenario approximation is a valuable technique for enhancing the rigor of phenomenological nursing research.
- This approach can improve the quality of data collection by fostering trust and understanding.
- The findings suggest broader applicability of scenario approximation in qualitative health research.
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