Asked by Avery Rains on Sep 23, 2024

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Phenomenological research focuses on

A) gathering detailed stories and then restorying them (e.g., to produce a biography)
B) gathering stories to find out what experiences people have in common
C) formulating a theory of people's actions, interactions, and social processes
D) describing and interpreting shared values, beliefs, behaviors, and language

Phenomenological Research

A qualitative research approach focused on understanding and describing experiences from the perspective of those who live them.

Shared Values

Fundamental beliefs or principles that are held in common by members of a group, guiding their behavior and fostering cohesion and collaboration.

  • Understand the characteristics and purposes of narrative and phenomenological research.
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Balkaranjeet Singh3 days ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Phenomenological research is concerned with understanding the essence of human experience and seeks to gather detailed stories of individuals' experiences to identify common themes and meanings. Therefore, option B is the best choice as it reflects this aspect of phenomenological research. Option A describes an approach that is more characteristic of narrative research; option C describes a more sociological perspective taken by symbolic interactionism; and option D describes an anthropological approach known as ethnography.