by admin | Aug 17, 2023 | Micro Thematic Reflection
Micro-thematic Reflection Generally we can distinguish two types of micro thematic reflection: (1) the selective or highlighting approach; and (2) the detailed or line-by-line approach. In the selective or highlighting approach, we ask: “are there any phrases that...
by admin | Aug 17, 2023 | Observing Experiences
Observing Experiences Observation or close observation is a more indirect method of collecting experiential material from others. For example, with young children, mentally handicapped, or very sick people it is often difficult to generate written descriptions or to...
by admin | Aug 17, 2023 | Reflective Methods
The purpose of phenomenological reflection is to try to grasp the meaning of something. Phenomenological reflection is both easy and difficult.It is easy because to perceive the meanings of human experiences is something everyone does constantly in everyday life. For...
by admin | Aug 17, 2023 | Relational Reflection
Relational Reflection Lived other (communality or relationality) is the lived relation we maintain with others in the interpersonal space that we share with them. As we meet others, we approach them in a corporeal way: through a handshake or by gaining an impression...
by admin | Aug 17, 2023 | Spatial Reflection
Spatial Reflection Lived space (spatiality) is felt space. Lived space is a category for inquiring into the ways we experience spatial dimensions of our day-to-day existence. When we think of space we usually first speak of mathematical space, or the length, height...
by admin | Aug 17, 2023 | Temporal Reflection
Temporal Reflection Lived time (temporality) is subjective time as opposed to clock time or objective time. Lived time is the time that appears to speed up when we enjoy ourselves, or slow down when we feel bored during an uninteresting lecture or when we are sit...
