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A Critical Overview of Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis

A Contemporary Qualitative Research Approach

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ID23344682
AuthorsIsaac Tuffour (0000-0002-1598-3885, University of West London, corresponding author)
Year2017
Volume02
Issue04
Publication date2017-01-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Healthcare Communications (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2472-1654 • E-ISSN: 2472-1654
PublisherOMICS Publishing Group (PUBLISHER • IN)
DOI10.4172/2472-1654.100093
OpenAlexW2765304963
LanguageEN
Citations received83
References cited11

Context: Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) has become a dominant qualitative research methodology in many academic disciplines. The desire to understand the theoretical underpinnings of this research approach is evident.

Epistemology · Interpretative phenomenological analysis · Qualitative research · Social science · Sociology · Interpreting and Communication in Healthcare · Philosophy · Psychology

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Unique citing works83
Citations per year10,38
Citation span2018 - 2026 (9)
Citation velocitycurrent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 66

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