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Using interpretative phenomenological analysis in autism research.

Katie Howard¹, Napoleon Katsos¹, Jenny Gibson¹

¹University of Cambridge, UK.

Autism : the International Journal of Research and Practice

|January 24, 2019

Summary

Interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) offers a valuable qualitative approach for autism research. Its focus on participant voice and researcher reflexivity can better illuminate autistic experiences.

Keywords:

autism interpretative phenomenological analysis qualitative research

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Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
Qualitative Research Methodologies
Phenomenological Studies

Background:

Qualitative research in autism is increasing.
Limited evidence exists on effective qualitative methods for capturing autistic perspectives.
Need for approaches that center autistic experiences.

Purpose of the Study:

Introduce interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) as a qualitative method for autism research.
Highlight IPA's features beneficial for understanding autistic experiences.
Demonstrate IPA's applicability in autism studies.

Main Methods:

Review of 10 qualitative studies on autistic experiences using IPA.
Analysis of IPA's core principles: equality of voice and researcher reflexivity.
Application of IPA procedures to existing autism research.

Main Results:

IPA's commitment to participant voice can provide authentic insights.
Researcher reflexivity in IPA enhances understanding of autistic perspectives.
IPA procedures are adaptable and useful for autism research.

Conclusions:

Interpretative phenomenological analysis is a suitable qualitative approach for autism research.
IPA can effectively illuminate the lived experiences of autistic individuals.
Further use of IPA is recommended in qualitative autism research.