Phenomenology - Science topic

This pertains to the transcendental aspect of phenomenology.

My study is on the events of the historical change to HRM practices during and post COVID-19 respective organizations

What does the interpretivist paradigm have to do with phenomenology?

Zero point length phenomenology has been started by Padmanabhan and Dawood Kothawala's papers.

Padmanabhan had concentrated on the Path integral and finding path integral with a zero point length.

"Physical Significance of Planck Length" (https://inspirehep.net/literature/228739)  is a an important paper.

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I think that we can convert the quantum gravity effects in zero point length approach to the classical one  by using some  transformations.

If we take a look at (https://arxiv.org/pdf/1307.5618.pdf) we can see that the definition of Qmetric in Eq.(6) is the core of the zero point approach to quantum gravity. 

I am afraid that everything that any quantum gravity effects here  can be removed by using  an inverse transformations.

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Comment on DSR:

We can convert some of the DSR theories to the normal special relativity by using some inverse transformations :

https://arxiv.org/abs/gr-qc/0602075 (Doubly Special Relativity: A New Relativity or Not? ).

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I think that  the point that I mentioned here is the pathology of many approaches to the phenomenology of QG.

I feel that the physicists who are doing research in the phenomenology of QG, have obtained their  phenomenological models by using some fundamental hints. They want to give a special character to the quantum gravity scales manually.

In the DSR they want to put two fundamental constants the speed of light and the Planck length into special relativity.

In the zero point approach they want to exclude lengths  which are smaller than the Planck length from spacetime manually. However, we should be more conservative in this comment. 

In the zero point approach they want to exclude lengths  which are smaller than the Planck length from spacetime manually. However, we should be more conservative in this comment. 

I am the retird professor in psychology of Leiden University Dolph Kohnstamm.

Esearchgate is sending my Routledgebook Piaget: Chilfren and the class inclusion problem toANYONE IN THE WORLD WHO ASKS for it. Now,in return for that,I askredearchgate to send me all the chapters of the Routledgebook on Phenomenology.

Sincerely Yours. Prof. Em. Dolph Kohnstamm, Amsterdam

I am getting a rate coefficient (Barts-Widom Phenomenological) to be zero for a unimolecular decomposition reaction. Similar reaction with another conformer of the same molecule gives some rate coefficient value. Kindly help.

In how many ways can we analyze data in a Phenomenological inquiry ? Can we go for descriptive Analysis of data ?

How do I justify the sample size in a phenomenology study design used in my Ph. D. Thesis?

In qualitative research can you mix a grounded theory and phenomenology approach together?

I'm doing an interview-based qualitative study on the totalitarian effects of the Chinese Communist Party in Hong Kong and the ability of MNCs to continue operations in the region.

Any advice on which methodology to use?

Thank you

How do I justify the sample size in a phenomenology study design used in my PhD Thesis?

Currently writing a paper about Hegel with particular reference to his 'Phenomenology of Spirit'. Just wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction with this? Really appreciated.

Phenomenological philosophy is a philosophical approach that emphasizes the study of conscious experience as it is subjectively perceived and understood by the individual. The term "phenomenology" comes from the Greek word "phainomenon," which means "appearance" or "manifestation." Phenomenology was first developed by the German philosopher Edmund Husserl in the early 20th century. Husserl sought to describe the fundamental structures of consciousness and the ways in which we experience the world around us. He believed that the subjective experience of the individual was the starting point for any philosophical inquiry, and that it was necessary to bracket or suspend our preconceived assumptions in order to arrive at a clear understanding of the phenomenon under investigation. Phenomenological philosophy has been influential in a number of fields, including psychology, sociology, and literary theory. It has also influenced other philosophers such as Martin Heidegger, Maurice Merleau-Ponty, and Jean-Paul Sartre. The phenomenological approach has been particularly useful in exploring questions related to the nature of perception, the relationship between mind and body, and the ways in which we experience time and space.

Hello,

I would be very grateful if you could guide me.

Is phenomenological reduction is in contrast with Hermeneutic (interpretive) phenomenology? I mean does using phenomenological reduction have no place in the interpretive approach?

Where is the basic difference of studying and reporting a 'Lived Experinence' through Narrative Study and Phenomenological study ?

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Katharina

If there is a study which combined GT with phenomenology, I would like to read it.

Hi all,

I'm writing a thesis on the Chinese Communist Party and its totalitarianism/political action in Hong Kong and its effect on the ability of MNCs to effectively continue operations in the region.

I'm attempting to write the methodology section and am stuck on which approach to move forward with. The thesis is qualitative (using interviews) but am unsure whether a grounded theory, phenomenology or constructivist approach would be most suited... I've also been looking into using an integrated approach, combining a grounded theory and phenomenology approach to gain a more holistic understanding.

Would anyone be able to help on the matter? would appreciate it.

Thank you

In qualitative research, how would you integrate a grounded theory and phenomenology approach?

I know how to do a GT approach but find it difficult to integrate the two, I'll also be commending this with triangulation to further gain a holistic view. I'm using semi-structured interviews to research the impact of the Chinese political system on the ability of MNCs to effectively operate in Hong Kong.

would appreciate any help!

I know how to do a GT approach but finding it difficult to integrate the two. I'm using semi-structured interviews to research the impact of the Chinese political system on the ability of MNCs to effectively operate in Hong Kong.

would appreciate any help!

and how would I combine symbolic interactionism with grounded theory?

finally, for questions related to political systems affecting MNCs' ability to operate in regions, I'm planning on using a grounded theory approach but integrating it with either a symbolic interactionist approach or a phenomenology approach - I've been told a symbolic interactionist approach would be better... Any thoughts?

I'm writing a thesis related to political systems affecting MNCs' ability to operate in regions, I'm planning on using a grounded theory approach but integrating it with either a symbolic interactionist approach or a phenomenology approach - I've been told a symbolic interactionist approach would be better... Any thoughts?

furthermore, how would I go about combining a grounded theory approach and a symbolic interactionist approach?

Cheers!

The qualitative research has multiple subjectivities. However, if we get the essence of the phenomena as in the transcendental phenomenology, can we say it being a single reality?

Student researcher here, our topic is about the experiences of Parentified Young adults and was initially thought it would take a qualitative phenomenological approach. Now, we were advised to make it into an IPA. Im wondering what are the diff between the two.

Hi all,

I'm writing a thesis on the Chinese Communist Party and its totalitarianism/political action in Hong Kong and its effect on the ability of MNCs to effectively continue operations in the region.

I'm attempting to write the methodology section and am stuck on which approach to move forward with. The thesis is qualitative (using interviews) but am unsure whether a grounded theory, phenomenology or constructivist approach would be most suited... I've also been looking into using an integrated approach, combining a grounded theory and phenomenology approach to gain a more holistic understanding.

Would anyone be able to help on the matter? would appreciate it.

Thank you

Phenomenology. Van Manen method of data analysis

The empirical procedure for the Qual part of the study is phenomenology (I'm a novice)

Hi,

PhD candidate, needing support or general chats about using phenomenology (transcendental) for exploring lived experience of suicide and participation in suicide prevention.

Please reach out if you have experience to share!

Hayley

Hi all,

I am a student working towards gaining my integrated Master's degree (I have not conducted research prior to now). I am a novice to research so bear with me if my terminology isn't 100% accurate. I am conducting qualitative research to explore the experiences and perceptions of diagnostic radiography students in the communication of radiation risk. My question is: Is it correct to use interpretative phenomenology and thematic analysis for my methodology/approach/data analysis? I am conducting semi-structured qualitative interviews with 12 participants, so I hope this will be enough to reach data saturation. A follow-up question I have is whether it would be appropriate for me to use researcher reflexivity in this process as I am a diagnostic radiography student with my own preconceived opinions and experience on the phenomenon under study. Any help or direction for further readings would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Hello,

I am doing a qualitative study exploring early childhood educators attitudes and perceptions in museum education. My sample is N=10, data collection through semi structured interviews and thematic analysis. However, I am not using any of the qualitative approaches, e.g., narrative, action research, case study, ethnography, phenomenology or phenomenography. Can a new researcher do that? According to my tutor that is possible to not use any of these approaches, however after reading several books I understood that is essential a researcher to follow a approach.

Thank you!

I am looking to conduct a qualitative study on the role of women's self esteem whilst they're at work. I know your research question should guide your design but I am struggling to choose which qualitative design to go for. I have researched qualitative research into the relationship of self esteem with other experiences and they seem to differ in design. T/A

I am doing hermeneutic phenomenological research. And I don't know how to design the interview guide. there is rarely literature about methods or strategies for developing this research instruments. do you have any kind of books or articles that can help me to know what aspects I should included in the interview guide or how to write questions?

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The detection of the existence of the Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation (CMBR) from everywhere around in the universe has puzzled theorists. Not least because of the discovery of a Doppler effect in the data that can only be interpreted as direct related to the velocity and the direction of the motion of the solar system. But if it is correct we have to accept that there exist a rest frame in the universe. Actually we can determine the existence of absolute space and that is not in line with the “belief” of most of the theorists.

There is another method to verify the results: counting the numbers and measuring the brightness of galaxies from everywhere around. The first results – using visible light – were not convincing. But a couple of days ago The Astrophysical Journal Letters published a paper from Jeremy Darling with results that were obtained with the help of radio waves: “The Universe is Brighter in the Direction of Our Motion: Galaxy Counts and Fluxes are Consistent with the CMB Dipole” (https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.3847/2041-8213/ac6f08).

In other words, it is real. We can determine the existence of "absolute space". Moreover, we know from set theory (mathematics) that absolute space and phenomenological reality must share the same underlying properties otherwise we cannot detect the existence of absolute space. The consequence is that absolute space has a structure too, because phenomenological reality shows structure.

None of the grand theories in physics is founded on the structure of absolute space. Therefore we are facing a serious problem in respect to the foundations of theoretical physics (the conceptual framework of physics).

I am using a Phenomenological strategy with sample aged between 9-12.

Narratives are methods/methodology and phenomenology is a philosophy. Still, how can they be more clearly differentiated?

I am confused what research design should I use in my research paper.

Is it possible to have phenomenological study to answer the #1&2 research questions and case study for #3 research questions?

This is the title of my research paper: Development of Job Satisfaction in relation to Technostress among College Professors at Rizal Technological University during COVID-19 Pandemic

Here are the research questions:

1. What are the experiences and perceptions of the Professors about the development of job satisfaction in relation to technostress?

2. What is the most common suggestion for the development of job satisfaction in relation to technostress?

3.How effective are the given suggestions for the development of job satisfaction in relation to technostress?

I am planning an explorative research study that deals with a health condition known as Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), which is on the rise in urban women. The objective is to uncover how women suffering from PCOS make sense of their condition and what is their lived experience through the condition.

To do this, I have decided to perform a phenomenological research study. I have two questions:

1. Do I follow Hermeneutic phenomenology (Van Manen's) or other types (Moustakas, etc.)?

2. Do I need to adopt a theoretical lens apriori or not?

You may simply suggest related books and articles, or discuss the issue.

Thanks.

I am currently working on some philosophical issues that today's neurotechnology can raise. My main field of research is the philosophy of technology (more specifically, phenomenology and postphenomenology). I will be very grateful for literature recommendations from experts in this field. Many thanks!

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Will be set up new sound (elastic transversal) [T100] velocity experiments regarding the time symmetry broken-state observed in the elastic constant C₆₆=C_xyxy of Sr₂RuO₄?

I mean sound velocity experiments as accomplished by Prof. Lupien et al. (2001) because there are going strain related experiments, but no sound speed ones. This is not a question on shear related experiments only.

It is a more complicated question on the ---sound transversal elastic velocity ---which is theoretically given by the real part of the polarization operator. Please see the pdf slide attached below. Thanks to all in advance.

Time-reversal symmetry broken states discovered by mean of elastic constants experiments are of tentative relevance.

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I am seeking a clear answer about phenomenology analysis. When is the right time to start analysis in interpretive phenomenology. In qualitative studies, analysis is conducted simultaneously with data collection. Is it the same when we do phenomenology?

i'd originally gone with phenomenology, however now unsure and have confused myself.

I'm conducting semi-structured interviews to explore and gather parent's experiences and views of how they have coped during covid-19 with their autistic children.

I want to gather their lived experiences, but as i will be comparing to relevant research and policy now thinking is it more grounded theory?

These are my research questions:

RQ1 What impact do parents of children with ASC think the COVID-19 pandemic/national lockdown has had on their children and family, particularly on outcomes such as behaviour, academic attainment and children’s social and emotional development?

RQ2 What are parent’s perceptions on the level of support received from schools in The UK for children with ASC, to help with their social, emotional, and physical wellbeing, alongside their academic attainment?

RQ3 What impact do parents believe this support has had on their child’s emotional, social and academic development? Are there any aspects that could be improved specifically for children with ASC?

I am currently doing a thesis using IPA for the lived experiences of student mothers. Can anyone share their ideas on how many respondents I need to have for the study? Thanks

I am a Master student with a medical background looking into students constructs of medical professionalism when they are taught a western curriculum in a non western culture. I have conducted twelve 1-hour individual semi-structured interviews where student's where given professional dilemmas. I explored how and why they would manage these dilemmas. I believe I have to conduct thematic analysis of this data?

My questions are

1) What methodololgy is best suited to analyse this data ?grounded theory ? Interpretive phenomenological analysis ? Giorgi's phenomomenological method?

2) What text is suitable to read for a beginner to give a broad overview of what may be the most appropriate methodology. I have tried to read SAGE handbook qualitative research Denzin, Lincoln. but dont find it an easy read for a beginner who is doing qualitative research for the first time

Any recommendations would be helpful

TIA

Tabraiz

I am planning to do a qualitative inquiry using a phenomenological approach. The planned dissertation is about how first year qualified nurses are constructing their professional identity within governmental hospitals. As I am also a 12 year experienced nurse working in one of the local hospital, I was considering to eliminate the cohort which are allocated in my hospital setting. I wish to have an opinion. Should I include them or exclude them?

Jeanette

I'm writing my masters dissertation proposal on the role of formal supervisors in the support and integration of international medical graduates into UK practice. I want to interview both supervisors and supervisees on their perspectives of the supervisors role and what experiences they have had good or bad around the relationship. I'm not sure this counts as a phenomena as such but it's also not theory generating as the aim is to produce insights into the perspectives of both sides into the role of the supervisor to ultimately make pragmatic suggestions on how this relationship could be done better all round. Would really appreciate some advice, many thanks!

Where you don't intend to get in-depth personal accounts of experiences but simply want to get perceptions about the topic based on the experiences of participants and also what they have heard from others and not necessarily experienced? Comment what you think.

I would like to choose a medical research topic, following phenomenological approach in qualitative research. Is there a minimum number set while selecting participants or can it be even two or three. Literature says from 2 to 10 participants are better. Please give your valuable opinion / suggestion

What is your attitude to paranormal and scientifically unexplained? For example, how do you rate alleged reports of extraterrestial reasonings on Earth, allegedly drawn by aliens on arable fields? How do you rate cases of UFO photography, allegedly found traces of ice man, photos of a plesiosaur allegedly inhabiting Loch Ness, etc.?

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A phenomenological interview should be free-ranging in order to uncover the true experience of the respondent - BUT I wanted to stimulate the discussion and avoid uncomfortable pauses or me leading the discussion - by using flashcards with words or pictures on them. We were discussing a sensitive issue - appearance. Now I have to justify my method - and the deviation from 'classic' phenomenology. Does anyone have a reference that could help please? Or guide me to an author or book maybe? Many thanks.

I am looking for some valid references for the appropriate sample size for doing a research study based on phenomenology.

Dear researcher, I would like to ask about secondary informants in phenomenological qualitative research. Some of my friends said that qualitative phenomenological studies should not use secondary informants to support the data. would you please explain and recommend journals that discuss this. thankyou

Hello,

I wonder if you would be kind enough to help me. I’m a second year Occupational Therapy student and i’m currently writing my dissertation proposal. I want to do a qualitative student on ‘OT students perceptions of spirituality in practice‘. What is their understanding of the term? Do they think it relevant to OT?Have they supported individuals with this aspect of their well being during their placements? Do they feel confident and well prepared to meet these needs? I’m a little unsure about methodology and data analysis. Would the phenomenological approach be best? Would Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) work with data from a focus group. I have read that IPA is not the norm for focus group data but that some see merit to this approach. I’m new to the world of research but very keen and excited to learn more. Thank you!

I am currently working on a phenomenological study and I am wondering if it is enough to conduct only one interview session with the participants. I am trying to look for related literature for this, but sadly I have not yet found one.

Thank you for those who helped answer my previous question and thank you in advance for those who will help answer my question.

I am currently writing my dissertation on the experiences of healthcare professionals (HCPs) employee engagement and work-family experience during the COVID-19 pandemic through using a qualitative approach. I know there is the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale, is there another way I can measure engagement through qualitative methods?

i am post-graduate student who is currently studying qualitative research in detail. so i need some qualitative research articles particularly phenomenology research on the topic of educational leadership management.

While doing phenomenological research, do I have to necessarily participate in the phenomenon?

I need this paper because I'm now trying to points out the element in Dooyeweerd's thought and compare it to his philosopical background, that is Edmund Husserl's phenomenology.

I am currently making the chapter 3 of my study. My study will use phenomenological method of research and on my respondents, I would like to use only 10 participants. Will it be sufficient enough? Is there any study or article you know stating that 10 participants will be enough when conducting phenomenology? Thank you so much for the response. It would mean a lot to me.

Hi all,

As part of my PhD research, I am investigating the culture and ethos of a particular group whilst also focusing on how lived experience and the backgrounds of my participants' influence their interpretations of the world and particular objects.

Initially, I was thinking of using Hermeneutic phenomenology as my theoretical perspective and ethnography as my methodology. However, given the nature of my research questions, methods that align more with phenomenology will be required to unearth lived experience.

I have found a few articles within the nursing discipline that use methods that align with both methodologies (phenomenology and ethnography), and then triangulate the data using both perspectives.

I would like to hear from others who have perhaps used a dual methodological approach or the views from others who believe the use of hermeneutic phenomenology and ethnography are a suitable/unsuitable combination in a singular piece of research.

I’m doing a research paper for my dissertation focusing on that of experiences of thearpists Working with a specific client group. It’s a qualitative study using thematic analysis. I’m struggling to find examples of Hermenitics and phenomenology in a thematic analysis study and wanted to know if needed to discuss in write up?

I am conducting a study about challenges faced by parents towards modular as a facilitator of their child in home learning. What is the ideal sample size of parents for an interview?

I am conducting a study about the lived experiences of parents in home learning specifically modular learning. We followed the transcendental phenomenology of Moustakas. Is there also a specific validity and reliability procedure in this kind of research and proponent? Thank you.

I am conducting a phenomenological research about the lived experiences of parents towards modular learning. Is "Triangulation" an appropriate validity strategy? Or what is the appropriate validity strategy for this study?

I writing a research abt ethnobotany. And someone asked me what kind of qualitative method that I used for this research. I've been browsing, the kind of qualitative methods are ethnography, case studies, phenomenology etc. Can I answer that the kind of qualitative method that I used in this research is ethnography? Or it just ethnobotany? I'm lil bit confused

Hello!! I am a first-year Ph.D. student, planning to conduct my dissertation using a mixed-method (phenomenology and comparative cross-sectional study). looking at the difference in the world view between the two methods, what challenges can I anticipate while doing my dissertation. In addition, are there any mechanisms to mitigate the problem?

Thank you!!

I'm thinking about a turn from my ethnographic approach to a phenomenological approach in the study of sustainability and forest preservation. However, I didn't find any good manual to design and implement this research topic from the phenomenology tradition. any recommendations or advice?

What can make a study covered under the Phenomenological approach? It would be helpful if you could suggest sources that could help bring clarity to this query. I'm also looking for any researchers who have worked in this domain and could share out of their experiences.

What are the main differences between the narrative approach and the phenomenology approach in qualitative research?

If it should be a phenomenology study, can the study comprise participants through open-ended survey questions rather than a face-to-face approach?

I knew that questions on opinions often belong to qualitative questions, but if open-ended survey questions will be the only available way for the researcher, will the study be purely qualitative study or a mixed method?

Thank you

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I have read that there is a minimum requirement for 5 participants in this type of research. My research is in the context of education and technology and I want to know about students' experiences in using mobile technology for study. If the number of participants is low (5), must all participants be from the same class? Or is it acceptable that they are from the same level of study (Foundation), same university and academic year, but different class groups?

I am finding it very difficult to collect data during Covid restrictions and have had to change from my original plan of classroom observations.

I have just started to read about phenomenology and hence quite a beginner. I have observed hospital interactions between doctors and patients, noted down the conversations, added the non-verbal cues & my reflexivity to them, & then analyzed the data later.

My question is- Can data collected through participant observation alone, be analyzed through the Interpretative phenomenology approach (IPA)? As IPA interprets the 'lived' experiences of participants, here will my observation and participants' interaction with each other qualify as co-creation of knowledge? While I am observing real-time consultations, aren't we both immersed in the stories and narratives around the lived experience of the participants? Is there any article or book on this topic? I have not found any as yet on the internet. Any lead will be highly appreciated.

I am hearing impaired, and I am working on my pre-proposal for my dissertation. I am shying away from interviews because of my disability, but I realized there is no way around it. So far, I will be conducting interviews, collecting photo narratives, and .... that is where I am stuck. I can't do focus- group because that is too many people to have to talk at once. Help please, any tips or ideas would be great!

Good day, we are conducting a research about the lived experiences of students in a particular university who are currently doing online classes due to the pandemic. We would like to ask how many participants are usually needed in this type of study?

I am having a hard time with my dissertation pre-proposal (super long story, but I have no help). If I use the Mixed Method, will my research design will be both phenomenological and descriptive (qualitative design and quantitative design)? I am beyond stressed; my brain is malfunctioning.