I am seeking a clear answer about phenomenology analysis. When is the right time to start analysis in interpretive phenomenology. In qualitative studies, analysis is conducted simultaneously with data collection. Is it the same when we do phenomenology?
Interesting question, related to phenomenology as a philosophical movement, research approach, research methodology and/or research technology. The latter two apply to data collection and analysis. So it all depends on the researcher and study, as to whether phenomenology is used in all above ways or a more narrow methodological way such as Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis (IPA). It can also be argued/used as intervention. Heuristic phenomenology is valuable in various forms of Self-study
The guidance as per the following publications may further help:
- Hefferon, K. and Gil-Rodriguez, E. (2011) Methods: Interpretative phenomenological analysis, The Psychologist, 24, 10, pp. 756-759.
- Pietkiewicz, I. and Smith, J. A. (2014) A practical guide to using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis in qualitative research psychology, Psychological Journal, 20, 1, pp. 7-14.
- Smith, J. A., Flowers, P. and Larkin, M. (2009) Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis: Theory, Method and Research.London: SAGE Publications Ltd.
- Smith, J. A., Jarman, M. and Osbirn, M. (1999) Doing Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis, in Murry, M. and Chamberlain, K. (eds.) Qualitative Health Psychology. London: SAGE Publications Ltd, pp. 218-240.
- Smith, J. A. and Osborn, M. (2008) Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis, in Smith, J.A. (ed.) Qualitative Psychology: A Practical Guide to Research Methods. 2nd ed. London: SAGE Publications Ltd., pp. 53-80.
- Storey, L. (2016) Doing Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis, in Lyons, E. and Coyle, A. (eds.) Analysing Qualitative Data in Psychology. 2nd ed. London: Sage Publications Ltd, pp. 68-83.
Interpretive phenomenology research builds one experience. You don’t need numerous interviews because t data is rich. You build upon it each time case by case til no info is obtained. I will add in some resources.
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