Product Description

Phenomenology has long served as a research model for many psychologists and other social science scholars and professionals. Yet there are few books that actually explain how to do phenomenological research.

In this volume, Clark Moustakas clearly discusses the theoretical underpinnings of phenomenology, based on the work of Husserl and others, and takes the reader step-by-step through the process of conducting a phenomenological study. His concise guide provides numerous examples of successful phenomenological studies from a variety of fields including therapy, health care, victimology, psychology and gender studies. The book also includes form letters and other research tools to use in designing and conducting a study.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #76220 in Books
• Published on: 1994-07-27
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 208 pages

Customer Reviews

Beyond theory to practice
As I began my dissertation Moustakas book helped me traverse the often confusing waters of phenomenology. I had read bits and pieces about the topic, but he does a masterful job unpacking the philosophy, juxtaposing it to the practice, and pulling it all back together into a coherent picture. Further, he has several good chapters on the practice which one could use to do a P study (I am no longer moving in that direction but it will certainly inform my methods section). So, I write as one who has had the lived experience of reading Moustakas' book and my phenomenology will never be the same ; )

Outstanding Resource
Clear - Concise - Classic! This book is required reading for anyone doing phenomenological research in psychology and the other social sciences. Moustakas is a master.

Great
Moustakas is cited by many in phenomenological research because he lays it out in a way that is easy to replicate.