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Qualitative Phenomenological Research Design

I found this article that incorporates the phenomenology theory as a research method for collecting data; listing examples, characteristics, and limitations. According to DelveTool, a phenomenological study is a qualitative research tool that "studies lived experiences to gain deeper insights into how people understand those experiences".

Below I will attach an excerpt that characterizes phenomenological research design:

  • -Phenomenological research design is descriptive. The researcher aims to describe as accurately as possible the structure of a phenomenon.

  • -Qualitative phenomenological research design aims to uncover what a particular experience means to a group of people and how they experienced it.

  • -This approach requires researchers to set aside their prejudices and a priori assumptions and focus mainly on the immediate experience.

  • -It requires the researcher to first describe the lived experiences objectively and then reflect on the description with reference to the existing theories about the phenomenon. 



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  1. Colin HanrahanJune 26, 2022 at 12:27 PM

    In addition, I was thinking in how VR headsets could possibly be a useful tool in better understanding other's' personal experiences via a first person point of view.

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