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Phenomenology in nursing studies: New perspectives
Dan Zahavi1, Kristian M M Martiny2
1Faculty of Philosophy, University of Oxford, United Kingdom; Center for Subjectivity Research, University of Copenhagen, Denmark.
International Journal of Nursing Studies
|February 24, 2019
Summary
Nursing research often uses phenomenology, but critics overlook its applied traditions. This article explores overlooked phenomenological applications in psychology, psychiatry, and cognitive science to support qualitative nursing research.
Area of Science:
- Philosophy of Science
- Nursing Research Methodology
- Qualitative Research
Background:
- Phenomenology is a foundational philosophical tradition in nursing methodology.
- Criticism exists regarding phenomenology's application in nursing, notably from John Paley.
- Many nursing scholars are unaware of applied phenomenology's rich history and revival.
Purpose of the Study:
- To critically examine John Paley's objections to phenomenology in nursing.
- To highlight overlooked applications of phenomenology beyond qualitative research.
- To provide nursing scholars with broader theoretical and methodological resources.
Main Methods:
- Review of classical phenomenological psychology and psychiatry.
- Exploration of contemporary cognitive science developments.
- Analysis of case studies in clinical work (schizophrenia, cerebral palsy, hemispatial neglect).
Main Results:
- Paley's criticism neglects a significant tradition of applied phenomenology.
- Phenomenology offers valuable methods for data collection, analysis, and interpretation in nursing.
- Successful applications exist in psychology, psychiatry, and cognitive science.
Conclusions:
- Nursing researchers should consider applied phenomenology beyond traditional qualitative research.
- Drawing inspiration from diverse phenomenological applications can enhance nursing studies.
- Classical and contemporary phenomenological resources offer substantial support for qualitative nursing research.
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