Phenomenological Research Methods

• Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
• This assignment requires that at least two scholarly research sources related to this topic, and at least one in-text citation from each source be included.

Directions:

Write a paper (1,000-1,250 words) in which you discuss both:

a). the phenomenological research methods in psychology that emerged from the philosophies of Husserl and Heidegger

b). the theorists/psychologists who developed those methods. Include the following in your paper:

1. A discussion of at least two phenomenological research methods that emerged from the

phenomenological philosophy of Husserl. What were the central tenets of each method?

What is known about the theorists/psychologists who developed each method?

2. A discussion of at least two phenomenological research methods that emerged from the

phenomenological philosophy of Heidegger. What were the central tenets of each method?

What is known about the theorists/psychologists who developed each method?

3. A contrast of the primary differences among the phenomenological research methods

identified above. How does each method address approaches to data gathering, data

analysis, and the role of the researcher?

4. A research-based statement of and rationale for the method you believe allows the best

understanding of human experience.