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A Critical Overview of Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis: A Contemporary Qualitative Research Approach
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Context: Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) has become a dominant qualitative research methodology in many academic disciplines.The desire to understand the theoretical underpinnings of this research approach is evident.Objective: This paper is aimed at providing an overview and limitations of IPA.This paper will hopefully equip researchers when deciding on the appropriate research methodology to their research topic.Methods: A range of literature on qualitative research approach and phenomenology is reviewed.The relevant literatures on the theoretical underpinnings of IPA are examined.Results: The article illuminates that IPA represents a highly useful methodology in providing a rich and nuance insight into the experiences of research participants.Conclusion: IPA is a forward-looking research approach that adopts a flexible and versatile design to understand people's experiences.
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- Tuffour, I.
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- Journal of Healthcare Communications
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- OMICS Publishing Group
- Published
- 2017
- Volume
- 02
- Issue
- 04
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- 2472-1654 (ISSN-L)
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