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The Interview: Data Collection in Descriptive Phenomenological Human Scientific Research

Englander, Magnus·2012·Journal of Phenomenological Psychology

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In this article, interviewing from a descriptive, phenomenological, human scientific perspective is examined. Methodological issues are raised in relation to evaluative criteria as well as reflective matters that concern the phenomenological researcher. The data collection issues covered are 1) the selection of participants, 2) the number of participants in a study, 3) the interviewer and the questions, and 4) data collection procedures. Certain conclusions were drawn indicating that phenomenological research methods cannot be evaluated on the basis of an empiricist theory of science, but must be critiqued from within a phenomenological theory of science. Some reflective matters, experienced by the phenomenological researcher, are also elaborated upon.

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Authors
Englander, M.
Affiliations
Malmö University (SE)
Corresponding author
Englander, Magnus
Venue
Journal of Phenomenological Psychology
Published
2012
Volume
43
Issue
1
Pages
13-35
ISSN
  • 0047-2662 (ISSN-L)
  • 1569-1624
OpenAlex
W2170182165
Cited by
684
References
18
Citations by year
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FWCI
49.71
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of Phenomenological Psychology (publishedVersion)
  • Malmö University Publications (Malmö University) (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Experimental and Cognitive Psychology › Phenomenology and Existential Philosophy
  • Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Qualitative Research Methods and Ethics
  • Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Focus Groups and Qualitative Methods
Keywords
phenomenological research, descriptive phenomenology, human sciences, interviewing, data collection, participant selection, sample size, interviewer role, research questions, critique of empiricism, researcher self-reflection

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