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Reenactment interviewing: a methodology for phenomenological research

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  • 1Saint Joseph College, West Hartford, Connecticut 06117.

Image--The Journal of Nursing Scholarship
|January 1, 1993
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Reenactment, using psychodramatic techniques, offers a novel interviewing strategy for phenomenological research. This method enhances recall of vivid experiences and emotions, enriching participant descriptions and dialogue.

Area of Science:

  • Qualitative Research Methods
  • Psychodrama
  • Phenomenological Inquiry

Background:

  • Phenomenological research seeks rich descriptions of lived experience.
  • Traditional interviewing may not always elicit deep emotional recall.
  • Psychodrama offers techniques adaptable for qualitative interviews.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose and describe reenactment as an alternative interviewing strategy for phenomenological research.
  • To explore the use of psychodramatic techniques within interviews.
  • To assess the efficacy of reenactment in generating vivid participant recall.

Main Methods:

  • Reenactment interviewing strategy incorporating psychodramatic techniques (warming up, scene-setting, soliloquy).
  • Interviews conducted with nurses studying caregiver/patient relationships.

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  • Description of the rationale and implementation of reenactment techniques.

    • Main Results:

    • Skillfully directed reenactment generated intensely vivid recall of memories, experiences, and emotions.
    • Rich descriptions of participants' lived experiences were obtained.
    • Significant dialogue between interviewer and participant was produced.

    Conclusions:

    • Reenactment is a viable and effective interviewing strategy for phenomenological research.
    • Psychodramatic techniques can be successfully integrated into qualitative interviews.
    • This method enhances the depth and richness of data gathered on lived experiences.