Category Archives: Phenomenology methodology

Identifying Meaning Units in Reflective Lifeworld Research

Posted on November 22, 2019 by Janet Symmons

In Dalhlberg et al.’s (2008) whole-parts-whole approach to data analysis identifying and placing meaning parts together is an integral factor to explicating the essence of a phenomenon. However, there remains a paucity of examples for creating meaning units in reflective … Continue reading →

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Sampling Recruitment and Phenomenology Research

Posted on October 3, 2019 by Janet Symmons

I debated how to recruit participants as I prepared the methodology section of my dissertation. The literature indicated the majority of post-secondary educators do not use open educational resources (OERs), which is the topic of my study. Additionally, I wanted … Continue reading →

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Phenomenological Methodology Interview Reminders

Posted on September 13, 2019 by Janet Symmons

I don’t have extensive interview experience. The 16 interviews I’d completed prior to my dissertation were all learning experiences that helped build my confidence and prepare me for the upcoming dissertation interviews. I soon realized how rusty my interview skills … Continue reading →

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Phenomenology Research: Bracketing and Transcription

Posted on April 16, 2019 by Janet Symmons

A master’s student recently asked me for some tips when preparing for data analysis of a phenomenology study. Bearing in mind that she is using van Mannen’s (2014) approach whilst I follow Dalhberg, Dahlberg and Nyström’s (2008) reflective lifeworld research … Continue reading →

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