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Phenomenography: A useful methodology for midwifery research
Kirstie Jayne Balding1, Sadie Geraghty1, Amanda Timler2
1School of Nursing & Midwifery, The University of Notre Dame Australia, Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia.
Journal of Advanced Nursing
|November 23, 2023
Summary
Phenomenography is a qualitative research method that explores collective understandings of phenomena. It offers valuable insights into variations in how women and midwives experience healthcare, enhancing midwifery research.
Area of Science:
- Qualitative Research Methods
- Interpretivist Paradigm
- Midwifery Research
Background:
- Phenomenography is an underutilized qualitative research approach in midwifery.
- It focuses on collective meaning rather than individual experiences.
- Distinct from phenomenology, grounded theory, case study, and ethnography.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the theoretical, philosophical, and major assumptions of phenomenography.
- To demonstrate the application of phenomenography in midwifery research.
Main Methods:
- Adopts a second-order perspective, focusing on people's understanding of the world.
- Emphasizes describing reality as it is understood, highlighting collective experiences.
- Involves identifying qualitatively different ways individuals perceive or conceptualize a phenomenon.
Main Results:
- A framework for conducting phenomenographic research is presented.
- Illustrates the methodological steps for undertaking a phenomenographic study.
Conclusions:
- Phenomenography is applicable in midwifery research requiring collective understanding.
- It can reveal variations in the experiences and perceptions of women and midwives.
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