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Kelda J Folliard1,2, Kenda Crozier3, Meghana M Wadnerkar Kamble2
1Maternity Department, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, Norwich, UK.
Longitudinal Experiential Concepts enhance Longitudinal Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis by providing temporal insights. This method helps novice nurse and midwife researchers avoid fragmentation in qualitative research, leading to deeper understanding.
Area of Science:
- Qualitative Health Research
- Phenomenological Research Methods
- Nursing and Midwifery Research
Background:
- Phenomenological research is valuable for understanding health conditions.
- Novice nurse and midwife researchers may struggle with temporal aspects in longitudinal studies.
- A lack of temporal interpretative insights can be a criticism of novice researchers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce Longitudinal Experiential Concepts as conceptual anchors in Longitudinal Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis.
- To enhance temporal interpretative phenomenological insights in qualitative research.
- To support novice nurse and midwife researchers in applying phenomenological methods.
Main Methods:
- Utilized Longitudinal Experiential Concepts as a methodological adjunct to Longitudinal Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis.
- Applied in a study exploring the lived experience of perinatal anxiety.
- Concepts identified through assimilation of Group Experiential Themes and reflexive annotations.
Main Results:
- Longitudinal Experiential Concepts provide a dynamic, horizontal perspective within vertical time-point analysis.
- These anchors prevent fragmentation in longitudinal qualitative research.
- Facilitate clarity and enable deeper phenomenological insights into temporal experiences.
Conclusions:
- Longitudinal Experiential Concepts offer a novel addition to Longitudinal Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis.
- Encourage holistic thinking about experience and temporal progression.
- Equip novice researchers to robustly access the phenomenological attitude and improve research quality.
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