scholarly journals Mental illness and recovery: an interpretative phenomenological analysis of the experiences of Black African service users in England

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 104-118 ◽  
Author(s):  
Isaac Tuffour ◽  
Alan Simpson ◽  
Lisa Reynolds
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Service Users ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Cultural Backgrounds ◽  
Black African

Background Research conceptualising recovery is predominantly Eurocentric. This paper develops the conceptualisation of recovery by Black African service users. Aims Our aim was to explore Black African service users’ experiences of recovery from mental illness and to understand how they conceptualise recovery. Methods Using a qualitative research approach and interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA), semi-structured interviews were conducted with 12 Black African service users recovering from mental illness in England. Results Participants conceptualised recovery as a pragmatic and subjective concept distributed across a continuum of clinical, functional and spiritual dimensions, resilience, identity and their social and cultural backgrounds. Conclusions It seems critical for all stakeholders to ensure that these components are embedded in recovery-oriented services for Black African service users.

The experiences leading to resignation of female audit managers: an interpretative phenomenological analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jurika Groenewald ◽  
Elza Odendaal
Keyword(s):  
Gender Inequality ◽  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Role Theory ◽  
Gender Diversity ◽  
Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Homogeneous Sample ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Audit Firms

Purpose Considering the benefits that gender diversity could bring to audit firms, especially in a time when the audit profession faces criticism and the COVID-19 pandemic has widened the gender inequality gap, this study aims to explore the lived experiences of female former audit managers from a social role theory and role congruity theory perspective, to understand the factors that contributed towards their resignations. Design/methodology/approach An exploratory qualitative research approach and an interpretative phenomenological analysis design were used. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with senior female audit managers who had resigned from Johannesburg Stock Exchange-accredited audit firms. Findings The female former audit managers reported their unique experiences in terms of a lack of transparent career progression discussions, audit firms being run by “old boys’ clubs” and unfair treatment linked to bias, job overload and indistinct ambitions to become audit partners. Research limitations/implications The homogeneous sample included a small number of female participants from a limited number of audit firms. Originality/value The findings could inform audit firms how to address the factors contributing to female audit managers’ resignations and to challenge stereotypes to retain more women for promotion to audit partner-level, thereby capitalising on the benefits of a diversified management structure that could lead to higher quality audits and address gender inequality.

The journey to radiographer advanced practice: a methodological reflection on the use of interpretative phenomenological analysis to explore perceptions and experiences

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 116-121 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lynn M. Cuthbertson
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Phase 1 ◽  
Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Advanced Practice ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Oncology Research ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Methodological Reflection

AbstractIntroduction:This paper is a methodological reflection on the use of interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) utilised in the context of a qualitative research project that explored perceptions and experiences of the journey to radiographer advanced practice.Methods and materials:A two-phase qualitative research explored the perceptions and experiences. Phase 1 reviewed reflective diaries (n = 12) kept during the educational phase of the practitioner journeys. Phase 2 included one-to-one, semi-structured interviews (n = 6) which were recorded, transcribed verbatim and reviewed using the IPA six-stage thematic analysis for practitioners embedded in the advanced practice role.Findings:Key themes arising from reflective diary analysis informed the interview content; and following interview transcription, data immersion and IPA, 12 emergent sub-themes generated 3 superordinate themes.Discussion:Theoretical perspectives and application of the methodology are discussed. The phenomenological and interpretative qualities of IPA have the potential to provide unique and valuable insights into lived experiences of individuals. It is hoped that this researchers’ reflections are transferrable for those interested in employing a qualitative methodology for radiotherapy and oncology research.Conclusion:Therapeutic radiographers work within rapidly changing environments from technological, treatment and care perspectives. With continued development and change, the impact of research utilising an IPA methodology may allow exploration of perceptions and experiences from a range of key stakeholders with the potential to increase the research base.

What Pakistani doctoral students want? A qualitative exploration of their research experiences

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Syeda Hina Batool ◽  
Amna Farzand Ali ◽  
Muhammad Safdar
Keyword(s):  
Doctoral Students ◽  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Degree Programs ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Research Experiences ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Qualitative Exploration

Purpose This study aims to investigate social sciences PhD scholars’ research experiences through a qualitative lens. Researchers explored the doctoral students’ research conceptions, supervision-related expectations, reasons to join PhD, key learning areas and advantages of PhD in this study. Education sector is rigorously seeking PhD faculty and simultaneously offering a number of research degree programs and scholarships to boom the research culture. The amount of time, energy, finance and dedication involved in it urges researchers to investigate this phenomenon holistically. Design/methodology/approach Qualitative research approach, phenomenology (semi-structured interviews) is used to conduct this research, and interpretative phenomenological analysis technique is used to analyze the collected data. Findings Findings have been reported comprehensively through interpretative phenomenological analysis. Respondents had a number of expectations from supervisors and viewed this journey as challenging and at the same time beneficial for their professional and personal life. Originality/value This study is unique in nature, as it depicts research conceptions of doctoral students, benefits of PhD, challenges in pursuing PhD and supervision expectations from a developing country perspective. This study’s outcomes have impressions for policymakers, researchers and supervisors. The findings have insights for educators to produce more constructive researchers and scholars.

scholarly journals Impact of online technology on the life of the Aeta native in the Northern Philippines

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (01) ◽  
pp. 577-584
Author(s):  
R. P. Aringo ◽  
◽  
A. A. Diego
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Ethnic Groups ◽  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Personal Control ◽  
Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Online Technology ◽  
The Impact

The Aeta tribe is one of the most widespread ethnic groups in the Philippines. They are known for their distinct identities and culture, which reflect deep-rooted traditions from their ancestors. Changing time and the emergence of new technologies have impacted the way Aeta lives and created unique changes for establishing and maintaining relationships among the members of the tribes. This research aimed to explore the influence of online technology on the life of selected Aeta natives in the Province of Pampanga. It used Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA), a qualitative research approach where researchers carefully explored how participants made sense of their experiences. Results of the study revealed the major themes on the impact of online technology on the life of Aetas: (1) facilitate connection and maintain meaningful ties; (2) mindfulness of the gadget use; and (3) nurtures life. In conclusion, Aeta used online technology to assist them in their lives, making it less demanding yet meaningful, that there is no attempt to modernize their identity and achieve personal control with minimal reliance on online technology. Online technology cannot ultimately change the distinctiveness of Aetas’ cohesive behavior.

scholarly journals ”I Am Satisfied with My Marriage”: An Experience from Madurese Women who Married Early

Humaniora ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 197
Author(s):  
Yudho Bawono ◽  
Dewi Retno Suminar ◽  
Wiwin Hendriani
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Married Women ◽  
Early Marriage ◽  
Not Given ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Qualitative Research Method ◽  
Research Show

The research aimed at examining ways by which Madurese women could achieve satisfaction in early marriage. Its used a qualitative research method with an interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA). To understand the meaning of one’s experience by looking for themes from available data, IPA rested on three pillars, namely phenomenology, hermeneutics, and idiography. The researchers used semi-structured interviews to collect data and purposive homogeneous sampling. The participants involved were three married women under 18 years old who were living in Madura. The results of the research show that the three women are satisfied with their marriage. The satisfaction of their marriage can be seen from taking care of each other when sick, giving her enough money, and always happy with her husband, not far apart. Furthermore, Madurese women dissatisfaction in her marriage can be seen from anger if she is not given money and is not helped in doing household.

scholarly journals My sibling’s mental illness: An interpretative phenomenological analysis of experiences of having an adult sibling with a mental illness in semi-rural South Africa

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa Saville Young ◽  
Raylene Flannigan
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Mental Health Professionals ◽  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Psychiatric Treatment ◽  
Financial Burden ◽  
Belief Systems ◽  
Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Care Work ◽  
Structured Interviews

Background: When there is a lack of resources in the community to support deinstitutionalisation, the siblings of an individual with a mental illness are the ones who are the most affected and vulnerable. Nevertheless, sibling care work is still largely unacknowledged in the mental health sector in low- and middle-income countries.Aim: This article describes and interprets the lived experiences of ‘black’ isiXhosa-speaking individuals having a sibling with a mental illness, to shed light on how mental health professionals might support and sustain the involvement of individuals in the treatment and care of their sibling.Setting: The study was conducted in a semi-rural town in the Eastern Cape of South Africa.Methods: The study employed a qualitative research design using interpretative phenomenological analysis as the research method. Semi-structured interviews were conducted and analysed.Results: The findings present interview extracts which give voice to participants’ experiences of financial burden, social burden and stigma, and of engaging with psychiatric treatment while providing care for their mentally ill sibling. Findings also highlight the positive aspects of caring for a sibling with a mental illness.Conclusion: This study specifically highlights the gendered nature of care work and siblings’ increased understanding of mental illness by virtue of their relationship with their brother or sister, thereby possibly pointing to sibling relationships as valuable relational resources for challenging stigma. The study findings suggest that calls for greater cooperation between healing belief systems should include dialogue with western religious belief systems alongside traditional healing belief systems.

scholarly journals Penggunaan Teknik Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis dalam Penyelidikan Bidang Pengajian Islam [The Use of Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis Techniques in Islamic Studies Research]

2015 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Ahmad Faizol bin Ismail ◽  
Zulkifli bin A. Manaf ◽  
Jamalluddin bin Hashim ◽  
Mohd Sufian bin Moktar
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Personal Experience ◽  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Alternative Technique ◽  
Islamic Studies ◽  
Analysis Techniques ◽  
Conducting Research

Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) is a technique used as qualitative research approach. Typically, this technique is used by researchers in psychology. Recently, there are also researchers in various areas such as medical, pharmaceutical, technical and religious use IPA as an alternative technique for conducting research related to experience, perception, appreciation, and other related aspects. This article aims to introduce IPA as an alternative technique in doing research related to Islamic studies. It focuses on the experiences that has been passed by pilgrims during Hajj to show how is IPA obtain the meanings from the experiences. The method used is qualitative. The data was collected from interviews with the respondents to explore the meanings that could be revealed from their personal experience during Hajj.   Keywords: Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA), Hajj experiences, Islamic studies research approach   Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) adalah salah satu teknik penyelidikan yang digunakan dalam pendekatan penyelidikan kualitatif. Teknik ini pada kebiasaannya digunakan oleh penyelidik dalam bidang psikologi. Terdapat juga penyelidik bidang lain seperti bidang perubatan, farmaseutikal, teknikal dan keagamaan yang menggunakan teknik ini sebagai pilihan terutamanya apabila menjalankan kajian yang berkaitan dengan pengalaman, persepsi, penghayatan dan seumpamanya. Artikel ini bertujuan untuk memperkenalkan IPA sebagai salah satu pilihan teknik penyelidikan dalam bidang pengajian Islam. Artikel ini akan memberi fokus kepada pengalaman mengerjakan ibadah Haji oleh responden bagi memperlihatkan fungsi teknik ini. Pendekatan penyelidikan artikel ini adalah kualitatif. Kaedah analisis data temu bual yang dikumpulkan bersama responden yang dikupas di akhir artikel akan memperlihatkan keistimewaan IPA dalam mencungkil makna-makna tertentu yang boleh didapati daripada pengalaman yang telah dilalui oleh responden ketika mengerjakan ibadah haji. Kata kunci: Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis, Pengalaman Haji, Metodologi Penyelidikan Pengajian Islam

scholarly journals The Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA): A Guide to a Good Qualitative Research Approach

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abayomi Alase
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Lived Experiences ◽  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Depth Information ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Research Participants ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
Research Studies

As a research methodology, qualitative research method infuses an added advantage to the exploratory capability that researchers need to explore and investigate their research studies. Qualitative methodology allows researchers to advance and apply their interpersonal and subjectivity skills to their research exploratory processes. However, in a study with an interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) approach, the advantageous elements of the study quadruple because of the bonding relationship that the approach allows for the researchers to develop with their research participants. Furthermore, as a qualitative research approach, IPA gives researchers the best opportunity to understand the innermost deliberation of the ‘lived experiences’ of research participants. As an approach that is ‘participant-oriented’, interpretative phenomenological analysis approach allows the interviewees (research participants) to express themselves and their ‘lived experience’ stories the way they see fit without any distortion and/or prosecution. Therefore, utilizing the IPA approach in a qualitative research study reiterates the fact that its main objective and essence are to explore the ‘lived experiences’ of the research participants and allow them to narrate the research findings through their ‘lived experiences’. As such, this paper discusses the historical background of phenomenology as both a theory and a qualitative research approach, an approach that has transitioned into an interpretative analytical tradition. Furthermore, as a resource tool to novice qualitative researchers, this paper provides a step-by-step comprehensive guide to help prepare and equip researchers with ways to utilize and apply the IPA approach in their qualitative research studies.  More importantly, this paper also provides an advanced in-depth analysis and usability application for the IPA approach in a qualitatively conducted research study. As such, this paper completely contrasted itself from many books and articles that are written with the premise of providing useful and in-depth information on the subject-matter (phenomenology, as a qualitative approach).

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