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A Rigorous, Collaborative Approach to Phenomenological Inquiry: Uncovering Embodied Sexual Experiences and Giving
Peggy J Kleinplatz1,2,3, Maxime Charest1,3, Emily E Rice3
1Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada.
Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy
|July 16, 2026
Summary
This study introduces a rigorous, collaborative phenomenological research method for sexology. The approach uses a diverse research team to ensure credibility and accurately capture participants' experiences in discovery-oriented research.
Area of Science:
- Qualitative Research Methods
- Sexology Research
- Phenomenological Inquiry
Background:
- Most sexology research relies on experimental methods, which are limited for discovery-oriented studies.
- Phenomenological research offers an alternative for in-depth exploration of complex phenomena.
- Existing qualitative methods may lack sufficient rigor for ensuring research trustworthiness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a novel, collaborative phenomenological research approach designed for enhanced credibility, confirmability, and dependability.
- To address the limitations of experimental methods in sexology for discovery-oriented research.
- To provide a robust methodology for studying complex sexual phenomena, particularly with marginalized populations.
Main Methods:
- A large, diverse research team collaboratively reviews transcripts to suspend pre-conceived notions.
- Multiple trained researchers individually and collectively analyze data to identify emergent themes.
- A sequestered senior team provides an external review for enhanced data analysis refinement and consensus-building.
Main Results:
- The collaborative, multi-stage review process enhances the rigor and trustworthiness of phenomenological findings.
- Safeguards are in place to build consensus while mitigating social influence within the research team.
- The method ensures participant experiences are captured fully, faithfully, and accurately, respecting their subjectivity.
Conclusions:
- This labor-intensive, collaborative phenomenological approach strengthens the credibility and dependability of sexology research.
- The methodology is particularly well-suited for exploring nuanced sexual phenomena and ensuring the voices of marginalized populations are centered.
- This approach upholds an epistemology that views participants as subjects of their own experiences.
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