scholarly journals Expanding hermeneutic horizons: Working as multiple researchers and with multiple participants

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-30
Author(s):  
Jane Montague ◽  
Eleanor Phillips ◽  
Fiona Holland ◽  
Stephanie Archer
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Central Feature ◽  
Hermeneutic Circle ◽  
Group Interactions ◽  
Cultural Contexts ◽  
The Social ◽  
Analyse Data

The double hermeneutic is a central feature of interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA). Typically, this has been considered in relation to individual researchers working with experiential accounts from individual participants. IPA has, however, frequently been applied by multiple researchers; a further layer of complexity occurs when individual or multiple researchers analyse data from group interactions. Little attention has been paid to hermeneutic considerations in these contexts. We present insights into our encounters with multiple hermeneutics as well as our application of the hermeneutic circle; we also consider implications for IPA research. Our multi-vocal approach to analysis requires us to work in a much more integrative manner than is generally represented in IPA literature. Explicitly attending to multiple hermeneutics in focus group situations provides additional insights into the social and cultural contexts within which participants’ experiences exist. This article discusses how the inclusion of multiple hermeneutics adds richness and robustness to IPA.

scholarly journals STUDI FENOMENOLOGI PENGALAMAN PENYESUAIAN DIRI MAHASISWA PAPUA DI SURABAYA

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 79 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eri Wijanarko ◽  
Muhammad Syafiq
Keyword(s):  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Active Coping ◽  
Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Self Control ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Local Society ◽  
The Social ◽  
Self Development ◽  
Personal Level ◽  
The Difference

This study was aimed to explore the Papua students' adaptation experience while they are studying in Surabaya. A qualitative approach with phenomenological method was applied. Seven participants were recruited using purposive and snowball sampling. Data collected using semi-structural interviews and analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA). The results shows that Papua students face many difficulties in adapting to the local society. The difference in physical characteristics, language and cultural habit are the main reasons. These difficulties affect their personal and sosial life. At personal level, inferiority and sensitivity are the main issues, while at the social level, passivity and enclave formation are dominant tendencies. In order to solve the difficulties and its effects, participants apply some strategies, namely avoidance, self control, and active coping. These strategies are chosen by participants to gain self development and wellbeing. It can be concluded from the result that most partisipants are facing adaptation difficulties while they are studying in Surabaya; however, they make some efforts to cope the difficulties.Abstrak: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana pengalaman penyesuaian dirivmahasiswa Papua di Surabaya. Pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode fenomenologis digunakan. Tujuh partisipan berhasil direkrut dengan teknik purposive dan snowball sampling. Data dikumpulkan melalui wawancara semi-terstruktur dan dianalisis menggunakan interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA). Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa mahasiswa Papua di Surabaya mengalami berbagai hambatan dalam menyesuaikan diri ketika sedang menjalani kuliah. Penyebab hambatan itu adalah adalah perbedaan dalam bahasa dan kebiasaan budaya. Partisipan juga mempersepsi perbedaan fisik dan warna kulit sebagai penyebab hambatan interaksi. Hambatan interaksi yang dihadapi menimbulkan dampak personal maupun sosial bagi para partisipan. Inferioritas dan sensitifitas adalah di antara beberapa dampak personal yang dialami. Sedangkan kecenderungan untuk lebih bergaul hanya dengan sesama mahasiswa Papua dan keengganan berhubungan dekat dengan mahasiswa dan masyarakat lokal menjadi dampak sosialnya. Namun, adanya hambatan interaksi dan dampaknya tersebut disadari oleh partisipan cukup merugikan sehingga mereka menjalankan beberapa strategi penyesuaian diri untuk mengatasinya. Beberapa strategi yang dapat diidentifikasi adalah: menghindar dari masalah (avoidance), berupaya mengendalikan emosi, pikiran, dan perilaku (self control), dan menghadapi masalah secara aktif (active coping). Berbagai strategi tersebut dilakukan terutama didorong oleh dua tujuan, yaitu demi pengembangan diri dan untuk menjaga kesejahteraan psikologis mereka. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa partisipan penelitian ini menghadapi berbagai kesulitan dalam beradaptasi dengan masyarakat lokal di mana mereka sedang studi, namun mereka melakukan upaya untuk mengatasi hambatan-hambatan adaptasi tersebut.

“A Large Can of Worms”

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 15-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucy R. Betts ◽  
Karin A. Spenser
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Digital Technology ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Social Dynamics ◽  
Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Cyber Bullying ◽  
The Social ◽  
Perceived Impact

Digital technology use is increasingly impacting on the lives of young people. To gain a deeper understanding of the perceived impact of young people's digital technology use, 2 focus groups were conducted with 14 teachers recruited from 2 schools. The focus groups were transcribed verbatim and analysed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. The analysis revealed three themes: changing social dynamics, risk and (ir)responsible behaviour, and disclosure and reporting of cyber bullying. Participants discussed how digital technology was shaping young people's social identity and impacting on established norms when interacting in the social arena. A number of benefits were attributed to technology use but participants also recognised young people's naivety and tendency to anthropomorphise the internet. Finally, there was a perception that young people underreported their experiences of cyber bullying and some of the challenges faced when tackling cyber bullying were discussed.

“A Large Can of Worms”

2019 ◽  
pp. 837-852
Author(s):  
Lucy R. Betts ◽  
Karin A. Spenser
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Digital Technology ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Social Dynamics ◽  
Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Cyber Bullying ◽  
The Social ◽  
Responsible Behaviour

Digital technology use is increasingly impacting on the lives of young people. To gain a deeper understanding of the perceived impact of young people's digital technology use, 2 focus groups were conducted with 14 teachers recruited from 2 schools. The focus groups were transcribed verbatim and analysed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. The analysis revealed three themes: changing social dynamics, risk and (ir)responsible behaviour, and disclosure and reporting of cyber bullying. Participants discussed how digital technology was shaping young people's social identity and impacting on established norms when interacting in the social arena. A number of benefits were attributed to technology use but participants also recognised young people's naivety and tendency to anthropomorphise the internet. Finally, there was a perception that young people underreported their experiences of cyber bullying and some of the challenges faced when tackling cyber bullying were discussed.

Exploring the experiences of student midwives completing the newborn infant physical examination

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 115-119 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samantha Meegan ◽  
Toni Martin
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Physical Examination ◽  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Screening Programme ◽  
Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Learning By Doing ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Educational Programmes ◽  
Analyse Data

Background The newborn and infant physical examination (NIPE) is a screening programme now undertaken by specially trained midwives. It is increasingly a feature within pre-registration midwifery educational programmes. Objectives To explore the experiences of student midwives completing the theory and practice aspects of the NIPE within a pre-registration midwifery programme. Design A qualitative design was utilised to analyse data collected by semi-structured interviews. Method This study was conducted using interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA). Findings Three superordinate themes were generated: learning by doing, mentorship and transition to qualification. The findings demonstrate the benefits of student midwife exposure to practical aspects of NIPE. Conclusions Findings indicate that standardisation is required with NIPE education and clinical practice. Preceptorship programmes must effectively prepare newly qualified midwives to undertake the NIPE role. Higher educational institutes must provide greater support to the midwives providing mentorship of student midwife NIPE practitioners. Further research should examine the maintenance of the NIPE role following qualification as a midwife.

scholarly journals Mental health experiences of mothers in Jos, Nigeria: An interpretative phenomenological analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. 205031212097071
Author(s):  
Dung Ezekiel Jidong ◽  
Nusrat Husain ◽  
Christopher Francis ◽  
Maisha Murshed ◽  
Ayesha Roche ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Maternal Mental Health ◽  
Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Limited Knowledge

Objectives: There is an increasing mental health disease burden in mothers with infants and young children, especially in low- and middle-income countries such as Nigeria. Children of distressed mothers suffer early-life exposure from the effects of maternal distress which contributes to the risk of physical and mental health problems in their childhood and beyond. This study explored mental health lived experiences of mothers in Jos, Nigeria. Methods: Purposive and Snowball sampling techniques were adopted, and a total of 40 mothers participated with 8 to 11 participants in one of the four focus group discussions. Participants were between the ages of 18 and 43 years, self-identified as mothers with each having a child between the ages of 3 and 48 months. Each focus group lasted approximately 60 minutes and was audio-recorded. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis. Results: Three overarching themes emerged from the data set such as (1) experience of persisting psychological distress from the time of labour/birth; (2) cultural practices that influence feelings; and (3) anxiety due to limited knowledge about childcare, access to support and healthy food. Conclusion: Maternal mental health in Nigeria is under-researched and distressed mothers have limited knowledge about evidence-based early child development. The study recommends developing and testing culturally appropriate parenting interventions in Jos, Nigeria. This is likely to be beneficial for the mother and may also improve child health outcomes.

Parents’ Experiences of the Impact of Changing School During COVID-19 on their Autistic Child’s Friendships: an Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Fox ◽  
Kathryn Asbury ◽  
Umar Toseeb ◽  
Aimee Code
Keyword(s):  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Autistic Children ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Children And Young People ◽  
New School ◽  
Successful Transition ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Uk ◽  
The Impact

Friendships play a key role in supporting a successful transition to a new school for autistic children and young people. However, little is known about how these relationships have been impacted by the social restrictions put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aimed to explore how parents experienced the impact of school transition on their autistic child’s friendships across differing educational settings during the pandemic. Semi-structured interviews were carried out with 14 parents of autistic children in the UK. Data were analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis. Parents discussed a wide variety of experiences which differed between and within school settings. Several factors influenced children’s friendships during the transition including support from their new school and others’ understanding of needs. Existing friendships were found to support successful transition for some children, however, parents expressed that many had differing expectations of what friendship was, which affected their relationships. For some, COVID-19 negatively impacted on friendships by reducing their ability to be in contact with existing and new school friends. Others experienced positive or neutral experiences. This study highlights the diversity of needs for autistic children and calls for a personalised approach to transition support beyond the COVID-19 pandemic.

Precarious Life, Homelessness and the role of counseling psychologists

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
GEORGIOS KESISOGLOU
Keyword(s):  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
The Social ◽  
Positive Growth ◽  
Personal Consequences ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Counseling Psychologists

The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the ‘neo-homeless’ participants’ lived experiences in the shelters and the streets, within the context and the adversities of the economic crisis in Greece. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 6 participants (4 women and 2 men) at a municipal shelter in Athens, Greece. An Interpretative Phenomenological analysis was used to document their experiences and stories. Research findings revolved around the accounts and the negative effects of neo-homelesness such as detrimental personal consequences, stress, depression, depersonalization , a sense of hopelessness and lack of hope for the future. However, the participants spoke also about positive growth, a deeper apprehension of life’s meanings, and the mobilization of personal and interpersonal resources. ‘Neo-homelessness’ hardship in the shelter was incremental in the experiential conscientization and critical consciousness of the oppression of the social context of crisis and austerity. Implications for the work of counseling psychologists are discussed in terms of working towards empowering persons in homeless trajectories towards resilience in mental health, taking a stance of social justice.

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