Descriptive or Interpretive? A Reflexive Framework for Methodological Choice and Bracketing in Phenomenology
International Journal of Qualitative Methods October 1, 2025 Mohammed Al-Sheikh Hassan
Phenomenology remains a central yet often misunderstood approach in qualitative inquiry, valued for its ability to reveal the meanings of lived experience. Despite its influence, researchers continue to face uncertainty in applying phenomenological principles consistently. Two areas frequently present challenges: determining when to adopt descriptive or interpretive phenomenology, and...