Phenomenology

Phenomenology is a method of qualitative research that involves an openness to "the whole field of possible experiential phenomena" (Ihde, 1986).

Web Resources

Here some web definitions and resources regarding the topic of phenomenology

• Phenomenology Online
• Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy

Organizations

Here are some organizations that use the phenomenological research method.

• Center for Advanced Research in Phenomenology
• The World Phenomenology Institute

Presentations

Here are some presemtations that I have given in other education classes that have connections to phenomenology.

• Multiple Perspectives
• Famous Humanists

Chapter Overview

• Establishes Relationships
• Between researcher and participants
• Facilitates significant self-disclosure and self-discovery
• Identification of Participants
• Not intimidated by using words to describe experiences
• Willing and able to communicate
• Access to participants
• Recommended for study
• Establishing Boundaries
• Developing or changing a relationship
• Interaction between knowledge and relationship
• Responding appropriately
• Keeping Track of Information
• Co-participant takes the lead
• Tension between wanting to respect boundaries and wanting more information
• Expectations for interactions
• Sharing and/or Including Information
• Safeguarding sensitive information
• Tension between being true to story and insuring anonymity
• Making choices for inclusion
• Sharing Expectations and Responsibilities
• Multiple Roles/Multiple Expectations
• Helping
• Finding appropriate contexts for helping