A discussion comparing and contrasting two qualitative research methodologies, such as phenomenological and narrative analysis, will be the focus of this report. Further, different components of both analytical strategies will form the body of this document and includes the purpose, philosophical stance, role of the researcher and data analysis procedures. Finally, a comparison between phenomenological and narrative methodologies will form the conclusion of this report.
Phenomenological Research
Purpose
The science of studying a person’s “lived-experience” or, phenomenological research, requires a researcher to delve into an individual’s apprehensions about issues which have caused turmoil to the psyche of the person (Sanders, 1982). A phenomenological researcher focus is the transcendental experience of the person; it is based not on observable data, but rather the unobserved aspect of a person’s perceived experience.
Philosophical Stance
According to Edmund Husserl, the German philosopher and the …show more content…
By performing this task, the researcher can determine the conflict of the story and glean more details concerning the events which form part of the experience. It is important to understand that as with any story, it is composed of a beginning, middle and end, as well, providing a conflict with a resolution (Bedford & Landry, 2010).
Narrative Research: Philosophical Stance The philosophical stance of narrative research is simple; individuals experience life in different aspects and settings. As such, a researcher’s goal when applying this type of analysis, is assisting participant to recount their stories in detail including aspects of their culture; experiences, their approach to life, and other interlacing events, characters,