Phenomenological Qualitative Research

Question 1

Following is a list of the main characteristics of phenomenology research:

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It seeks to understand how people experience a particular situation or phenomenon.
It is conducted primarily through in-depth conversations and interviews; however, some studies may collect data from diaries, drawings, or observation.
Small samples sizes, often 10 or less participants, are common in phenomenological studies.
Interview questions are open-ended to allow the participants to fully describe the experience from their own view point.
Phenomenology is centered on the participants’ experiences with no regard to social or cultural norms, traditions, or preconceived ideas about the experience.
It focuses on these four aspects of a lived experience: lived spaced, lived body, lived time, and lived human relations.
Data collected is qualitative and analysis includes an attempt to identify themes or make generalizations regarding how a particular phenomenon is actually perceived or experienced.