scholarly journals A hermeneutic-phenomenological analysis of teachers’ learning experiences through the observation of a professional basketball coach’s coaching session

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Naoki Matsuyama
Keyword(s):  
Learning Experiences ◽  
Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Professional Basketball ◽  
Hermeneutic Phenomenological ◽  
Coaching Session

scholarly journals Quality Counts: Critical Features for Neophyte Professional Development

2008 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 491-506 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charlotte Woodcock ◽  
Hugh Richards ◽  
Angus Mugford
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Journal Writing ◽  
Learning Experiences ◽  
Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Sport Psychologist

The aim of the study was to examine and reflect on the learning experiences of a neophyte sport psychologist. Over a 9-week applied internship the first author kept a reflective diary that followed Boud’s (2001) three elements of journal writing. Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (Smith & Osborn, 2003) of the data identified 11 themes from the diary, 8 of which were contextualized in 3 self-narrative accounts, including the working environment, anxiety, confidence, being a performer, being a learner, relationships, feedback and practical content. Reflecting on these incidents the neophyte’s supervisor offers another perspective, and along with the narrative accounts, furthers our understanding of important factors, and indicates recommendations to ensure quality training for professional development.

Do people choose to be homeless? An existentially informed hermeneutic phenomenological analysis

2015 ◽  
Vol 18 (3/4) ◽  
pp. 101-112 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simon Wharne
Keyword(s):  
Mental Healthcare ◽  
Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Best Interests ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Hermeneutic Phenomenological ◽  
The Status ◽  
Housing Shortages ◽  
New Locations ◽  
Rational Calculation

Purpose – Homeless populations are a politically contentious problem and researchers struggle to achieve a balanced approach. They place emphasis on sharply contrasting factors, such as; institutional structures, ideologies or individual dispositions and differences. Central questions remain unanswered, i.e., is homelessness an outcome of society’s failings related to housing shortages, or a personal choice, as in the status of “intentional homelessness?” The purpose of this paper is to set aside assumptions, to explore experiences of homelessness and psychosis. Design/methodology/approach – An existentially informed hermeneutic phenomenological analysis; exploring transcribed narratives from semi-structured interviews with three men. Findings – These participants started to wander as a spontaneous response to distressing life experiences. Without any plan they travelled to new locations living on the street. Being contained and treated against their will in the psychiatric system was another source of distress. They did not choose homelessness through a rational calculation of their best interests. They felt at odds with society, which did not protect them and failed to meet their needs. Research limitations/implications – In qualitative research, findings are not generalisable to other settings. Practical implications – Homeless services should be enhanced by psychological expertise along with more person-centred emphatic approaches; the authors of social policies should consider their philosophical assumptions. Social implications – Systemised mental healthcare does not solve complex problems; fails to meet needs. Originality/value – The analysis informs the design of further research, prompts practitioners to review their understandings and provides grounds for the rewriting of policies.

scholarly journals Understanding the Experience of Discovering a Kindred Spirit Connection: A Phenomenological Study

2012 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Linda Finlay ◽  
Virginia Eatough
Keyword(s):  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Mutual Exchange ◽  
Hermeneutic Phenomenological ◽  
Psychotherapy Practice

Preliminary existential hermeneutic phenomenological analysis of data based on 24 protocols, and our own reflexive discussion, reveals how “kindred spirit connections” manifest in myriad elusive, evocative ways. These special connections are experienced variously from briefly felt moments of friendship to enduringly profound body-soul love connections. This paper explicates five intertwined dimensions: shared bonding; the mutual exchange and affirmation of fellowship; the destined meeting or relationship; immediate bodily-felt attraction; and the pervasive presence of love. A wide ranging literature around the theme of love is outlined and the concept of kindred spirit is briefly applied to the psychotherapy practice context.

Testimony and Engagement: On the Four Elements of Witnessing

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 ◽  
pp. 21-39
Author(s):  
Gert-Jan van der Heiden ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Subject Matter ◽  
Basic Characteristic ◽  
Paul Ricoeur ◽  
Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Hermeneutic Phenomenological ◽  
Paul Ricœur

In order to develop a hermeneutic-phenomenological analysis of testimony, this essay will first argue that testimony is “said in many ways” without being homonymous and that contemporary epistemological approaches to testimony are not capable of accounting for all paradigmatic forms of testimony. Second, it is argued, following and extending the work of Paul Ricoeur, that by emphasizing the sense of engagement or Bezogenheit as a basic characteristic of testimony, we may find another approach to testimony that offers a phenomenological alternative to the observational model of witnessing and the accompanying conception of testimony as report. Third, this approach is further developed and analyzed in terms of the four elements of testimony, namely, subject matter, witness, act of testifying, and addressee.

scholarly journals An interpretative phenomenological analysis of 'being religious' in emerging adults within a tertiary education setting

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Thomas Dravitzki
Keyword(s):  
Emerging Adults ◽  
Inclusive Education ◽  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Hermeneutic Phenomenological ◽  
Therapeutic Religion ◽  
Being Religious

<p>Research in the last 30 years has shown that young people have been increasingly turning away from religion during the period of emerging adulthood, despite the benefits that religious people experience. The present hermeneutic phenomenological study explored the meaning of young adults’ experiences of being religious in a New Zealand tertiary education setting. Phenomenological interviewing was used to capture the experiences of 10 religious students, including how they practise their religion and what they believe, with the aim of developing a deeper understanding of what being religious meant for them. An interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) of the findings showed that being religious meant: having a relationship with God, being different to one’s secular peers, experiencing challenges, and that being religious was ultimately constructive. Many of the students experienced challenges to their religious beliefs and identities from fellow students, teachers and at an institutional level. The benefits of being religious outweighed the challenges and included: praying being therapeutic, religion providing support and helping define the students’ life purpose and identity. The implications of the study are discussed in relation to raising awareness about the importance of mutual respect, moving beyond religious tolerance to fully inclusive education and improving the integration of religious students in tertiary environments through curricular and co-curricular activities and programmes. Recommendations for future research include a greater focus on assessing the extent of the challenges religious tertiary students’ experience, and examining whether students of particular religious traditions experience unique challenges and benefits.</p>

scholarly journals An interpretative phenomenological analysis of 'being religious' in emerging adults within a tertiary education setting

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Thomas Dravitzki
Keyword(s):  
Emerging Adults ◽  
Inclusive Education ◽  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Hermeneutic Phenomenological ◽  
Therapeutic Religion ◽  
Being Religious

<p>Research in the last 30 years has shown that young people have been increasingly turning away from religion during the period of emerging adulthood, despite the benefits that religious people experience. The present hermeneutic phenomenological study explored the meaning of young adults’ experiences of being religious in a New Zealand tertiary education setting. Phenomenological interviewing was used to capture the experiences of 10 religious students, including how they practise their religion and what they believe, with the aim of developing a deeper understanding of what being religious meant for them. An interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) of the findings showed that being religious meant: having a relationship with God, being different to one’s secular peers, experiencing challenges, and that being religious was ultimately constructive. Many of the students experienced challenges to their religious beliefs and identities from fellow students, teachers and at an institutional level. The benefits of being religious outweighed the challenges and included: praying being therapeutic, religion providing support and helping define the students’ life purpose and identity. The implications of the study are discussed in relation to raising awareness about the importance of mutual respect, moving beyond religious tolerance to fully inclusive education and improving the integration of religious students in tertiary environments through curricular and co-curricular activities and programmes. Recommendations for future research include a greater focus on assessing the extent of the challenges religious tertiary students’ experience, and examining whether students of particular religious traditions experience unique challenges and benefits.</p>

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