A new approach called Phenomenologically Grounded Qualitative Research (PGQR) uses phenomenology's concepts—existentials—rather than its methods like the epoché or reductions. The approach is intended for interdisciplinary collaboration between philosophers and qualitative researchers. The article reviews the debate over phenomenology's role in qualitative research, arguing that qualitative theorists have not fully used philosophical phenomenology. PGQR conceptually front-loads a qualitative study by focusing on structures of human existence or being in the world. An example study of early parental bereavement illustrates the approach. The kind of knowledge generated by PGQR is clarified and shown how it can integrate with existing approaches.
Psychedelic therapy's effectiveness partly depends on the nature of the experiences it produces, especially altered time perception, such as feelings of timelessness. Interpreting these reports is challenging because true timelessness may be impossible to experience, and descriptions vary in clinical relevance. Using a phenomenological approach to temporality, this article clarifies ambiguities in current assessment tools. It proposes that psychedelic temporality might counteract depressive temporality, offering a preliminary mechanism for therapy. A dedicated phenomenological research program could map psychedelic time experiences, resolving philosophical and clinical uncertainties and guiding future studies.