Research Methods: Ethnography and Phenomenological Research (Part 5)
Explore “Ethnography and Phenomenological Research” in this Research Methods lesson. Part 5 of the five-part series brings together the source material and lesson topics. Use the contents links to find a section, read the notes, and consult the complete original teaching slides below.

Lesson topics
- ETHNOGRAPHIC RESEARCH
- DEFINITION: –
- CLASSIFICATION: –
- PHENOMENOLOGICAL RESEARCH DESIGN
- Method of data collection: –
Contents
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- ETHNOGRAPHIC RESEARCH
- DEFINITION: –
- CLASSIFICATION: –
- An ethnography study on socio-cultural belief of people about antenatal, natal, or postnatal women in sel
- PHENOMENOLOGICAL RESEARCH DESIGN
- Method of data collection: –
- Realistic phenomenological
- HISTORICAL RESEARCH DESIGN
- Method & tools used in historical research
- Contd. Sources of data collection
- CASE STUDY
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Research Approach and Design – Preeti Kulshrestha: original teaching slides for this study series.
ETHNOGRAPHIC RESEARCH
ETHNOGRAPHIC RESEARCH INTRODUCTION: Ethnography came from the Greek – Ethnos : People Graphing : Writing Meaning : writing about people.
DEFINITION: –
DEFINITION: It is a branch of human enquiry, involved collection of data, analysis of data about cultural groups. To obtain a deep understanding of people and their culture.
CLASSIFICATION: –
CLASSIFICATION: 1. MICROETHNOGRAPHIC RESEARCH DESIGN (narrow aspect of culture) 2. MACROETHNOGRAPHIC RESEARCH DESIGN (broadly defined culture)
An ethnography study on socio-cultural belief of people about antenatal, natal, or postnatal women in sel
An ethnography study on socio-cultural belief of people about antenatal, natal, or postnatal women in selected tribal communities in Rajasthan.
PHENOMENOLOGICAL RESEARCH DESIGN
PHENOMENOLOGICAL RESEARCH DESIGN It describe the phenomenon in social life. It examine human experience through description provided by people who were involved. It is used to describe the lived experiences of people and generate theories or models of phenomena . E.g. a phenomenological study on psychological experiences of the victims of Bhopal gas tragedy in Bhopal, M.P.
Method of data collection: –
Method of data collection: In-depth interview Other written material
Realistic phenomenological
Realistic phenomenological Constitutive phenomenological Existential phenomenological Hermeneutical phenomenological
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HISTORICAL RESEARCH DESIGN
HISTORICAL RESEARCH DESIGN The systematic collection and critical evaluation of data relating to past occurrences of a particular phenomenon. It describes what occurred in past. E.g. A historical research on the developmental of nursing in India. E.g. A historical study on development of Punjab Nurses Registration Council. E.g. A historical research on the development of nursing education in India.
Method & tools used in historical research
Method & tools used in historical research Photography Recording Interviews documents
Contd. Sources of data collection
Contd. Sources of data collection PRIMARY SOURCES Documents Oral statement SECONDARY SOURCES Text book Encyclopaedia Biography Other reference.
CASE STUDY
CASE STUDY Case studies are in depth examination of people , places, or institution. Robson defines case study as it is used in detailed, intensive knowledge about a single ‘case’. E.g. how nurses and pregnant women manage pain during delivery process ? Data are collected by observation or by the personnel interview methods.
Review questions and answers
What are the key points about ETHNOGRAPHIC RESEARCH?
ETHNOGRAPHIC RESEARCH INTRODUCTION: Ethnography came from the Greek – Ethnos : People Graphing : Writing Meaning : writing about people.
What are the key points about DEFINITION: -?
DEFINITION: It is a branch of human enquiry, involved collection of data, analysis of data about cultural groups. To obtain a deep understanding of people and their culture.
What are the key points about CLASSIFICATION: -?
CLASSIFICATION: 1. MICROETHNOGRAPHIC RESEARCH DESIGN (narrow aspect of culture) 2. MACROETHNOGRAPHIC RESEARCH DESIGN (broadly defined culture)
What are the key points about An ethnography study on socio-cultural belief of people about antenatal, natal, or postnatal women in sel?
An ethnography study on socio-cultural belief of people about antenatal, natal, or postnatal women in selected tribal communities in Rajasthan.
What are the key points about PHENOMENOLOGICAL RESEARCH DESIGN?
PHENOMENOLOGICAL RESEARCH DESIGN It describe the phenomenon in social life. It examine human experience through description provided by people who were involved. It is used to describe the lived experiences of people and generate theories or models of phenomena . E.g. a phenomenological study on psychological experiences of the victims of Bhopal gas tragedy…
More lessons from this document
- Research Approach and Design – Preeti Kulshrestha — Part 1
- Research Approach and Design – Preeti Kulshrestha — Part 2
- Research Approach and Design – Preeti Kulshrestha — Part 3
- Research Approach and Design – Preeti Kulshrestha — Part 4
- Research Approach and Design – Preeti Kulshrestha — Part 5
Conclusion
The important points in ETHNOGRAPHIC RESEARCH should be reviewed alongside the definitions, examples and comparisons given above. Continue with the other four articles to cover the rest of the source material.