Abstract
ABSTRACT Qualitative data analysis has been criticised for a lack of credibility over recent years when vagueness has been afforded to the reporting of how findings are attained. In response, there has been a growing body of literature emphasising a need to detail methods of qualitative data analysis. This paper adds to this body of knowledge by presenting a reflexive narrative review of the development of a modified version of the ‘phenomenological hermeneutical method for interpreting interview texts’. This modification permits greater transparency when dealing with data that relates to multiple contexts. A visual model to represent this modified approach is also presented. Additionally, an exploration of the underpinning theoretical basis to this data analysis method, and modification, is provided. Accordingly, this paper demonstrates this modified qualitative data analysis method ensures that subjective relativistic origins and contexts of interpretations are identifiable, whilst permitting full objectification of the text.
Highlights
Qualitative data analysis has been criticised for a lack of credibility over recent years when vagueness has been afforded to the reporting of how findings are attained
This paper adds to this expanding body of knowledge. It presents a reflexive review of the development of my modified phenomenological hermeneutical method of qualitative data analysis; an approach to analysis which permits transparency when dealing with data relating to multiple contexts
This paper has provided a narrative review of the reflexive development and application of my modified approach to data analysis when there are multiple contexts
Summary
Qualitative data analysis has been criticised for a lack of credibility over recent years when vagueness has been afforded to the reporting of how findings are attained. Engaging hermeneutic reflections, by validating each stage of understanding with previous stages, returns interpretation of the text to its subjective origins In this way my modified process of data analysis addresses any concerns that objectification of the text may lose sight of subjective realities when multiple contexts (such as study abroad placement types) are being researched. This interpretation comprises, within its overall framework, the hermeneutic arc of Ricoeur (1976) and, when each stage is considered together, it represents a hermeneutic spiral (Klemm, 1983) As highlighted, this process permits movement from guess to validation, so moving from a surface to a deep or comprehensive understanding of the phenom enon, whilst preserving each unique experience in context. This method resolves philo sophical tensions between subjectivity and objectivity
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