Phenomenological-Research Flashcards
What is the primary goal of phenomenological research?
To describe the essential structures and meanings of a lived experience
What is the central focus of the phenomenological approach in research?
Describing the essence and meanings of the phenomenon
What is the primary focus of phenomenology?
The exploration of the human mind and consciousness
How does interpretive phenomenology differ from descriptive phenomenology?
Interpretive phenomenology seeks to understand the historical and cultural context of lived experiences, while descriptive phenomenology is concerned with the direct description of those experiences.
What is the primary focus of the competing views in phenomenological research?
Philosophical values
How does Hermeneutics differ from the phenomenology developed by Husserl?
Hermeneutics is more concerned with the subjective interpretation of experiences, while Husserl’s phenomenology focuses on objective description.
How does the phenomenological approach differ from other research methodologies in its focus?
The phenomenological approach focuses on the essence and meaning of the phenomenon as experienced by the participants, while other methodologies focus on testing hypotheses.
What is the primary goal of descriptive phenomenology?
To understand the subjective experiences of individuals
How do the competing views in phenomenological research impact the methodological approaches?
They lead to diverse data collection methods
How does phenomenological research differ from other philosophical approaches?
Phenomenological research seeks to understand the essence of a phenomenon, while other approaches aim to explain or predict it.
