Bridging consciousness and AI: ChatGPT-assisted phenomenological analysis.
Frontiers in psychology January 1, 2025 David Martínez-pernía, Alejandro Troncoso, Sergio E Chaigneau et al. 4 citations
ChatGPT can process large qualitative datasets for phenomenological analysis while preserving depth and nuance. The tool follows four stages: preparing phenomenological data, individual analysis highlighting experiential nuances, global analysis synthesizing narratives, and structuring shared experience components. Custom prompts ensure alignment and precision. ChatGPT organizes themes reflecting sensation intensity and variations in empathetic encounters, transforming raw input into detailed phenomenological accounts. Its proficiency combines precision with scalability for consciousness studies. Further research is needed to understand AI's capacity in phenomenological analysis and strengthen the methodological framework.