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Framing a Phenomenological Mixed Method: From Inspiration to Guidance
Kristian Moltke Martiny1,2, Juan Toro1,2, Simon Høffding3,4
1Center for Subjectivity Research, Faculty of Humanities, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Frontiers in Psychology
|March 22, 2021
Summary
This study introduces a phenomenological mixed-method framework, integrating first-person subjective and third-person objective approaches. It offers guidance for combining qualitative and quantitative data to study consciousness and complex social phenomena.
Area of Science:
- Phenomenology
- Mixed Methods Research
- Consciousness Studies
- Social Sciences
Background:
- Phenomenology has historically been combined with qualitative or quantitative methods.
- Few studies utilize a true phenomenological mixed-method approach where phenomenology informs all research stages.
- Mutual constraint and enlightenment between subjective (qualitative) and objective (quantitative) methods are crucial for studying consciousness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a framework for phenomenological mixed methods.
- To provide guidance on implementing this framework in research.
- To explore the possibilities, challenges, and pitfalls of this research approach.
Main Methods:
- Drawing inspiration from existing mixed-methods research and phenomenological studies.
- Presenting three case studies of phenomenological mixed-method research on complex social phenomena.
- Developing a three-fold structure: phenomenological frame, phenomenologically informed data generation (tier one), and phenomenologically informed data analysis/interpretation (tier two).
Main Results:
- Depicts the landscape of possibilities for mixing phenomenology with qualitative and quantitative methods.
- Identifies challenges and common pitfalls encountered in phenomenological mixed-method research.
- Offers a structured approach to navigate the complexities of this research design.
Conclusions:
- A structured phenomenological mixed-method framework can effectively integrate subjective and objective data.
- This approach provides valuable insights into complex social phenomena and consciousness.
- The proposed framework offers practical guidance for researchers venturing into this interdisciplinary methodology.
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