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"Phenomenology" and qualitative research methods

Sei Roka Kango Daigaku Kiyo

|January 1, 1994

Summary

Phenomenology, a qualitative research method, is often used inconsistently in nursing research. This paper clarifies its philosophical underpinnings to reduce conceptual confusion and improve research rigor.

Area of Science:

Philosophy of Science
Qualitative Research Methods
Nursing Research

Background:

Phenomenology, rooted in Husserl, Heidegger, and Merleau-Ponty, influences research methodologies.
Diverse philosophical stances underpin distinct research methods.
The term 'phenomenology' is frequently used without clear definition in qualitative research.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine the term 'phenomenology' and its philosophical assumptions.
To explore the relationship between philosophical stance and phenomenology as a qualitative research method.
To address conceptual confusions surrounding phenomenology in qualitative nursing research.

Main Methods:

Literature review of phenomenological tradition and qualitative research methodologies.

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Analysis of philosophical assumptions underlying phenomenological inquiry.

Discussion of the application and conceptualization of phenomenology in nursing.

Main Results:

The term 'phenomenology' is applied variably, sometimes equated with qualitative methods or used as a research paradigm.
Lack of definitional clarity contributes to conceptual ambiguity in qualitative research.
Understanding philosophical underpinnings is crucial for appropriate application of phenomenological methods.

Conclusions:

Clarifying the philosophical basis of phenomenology is essential for its rigorous application in nursing research.
Distinguishing phenomenology from general qualitative approaches enhances methodological precision.
Consistent and precise use of phenomenological terminology is needed to avoid confusion.