A Phenomenological Paradigm for Empirical Research in Psychiatry and Psychology: Open Questions
Frontiers in Psychology June 25, 2020 Leonor Irarrázaval 20 citations
Phenomenology in psychiatry and psychology is best suited to qualitative research, particularly through phenomenological interviews. This article clarifies what makes an interview phenomenological, why such interviews are conducted with patients, and how they should be performed and analyzed. It argues that merely testing phenomenological hypotheses or concepts does not do justice to patients' involvement. The article also points to the broader scientific paradigm of phenomenology, which holds that reality is mind-dependent, and suggests future directions for research.