heterophenomenology

Heterophenomenology is a research approach used in studying consciousness and subjective experiences. It involves collecting individuals' reports about their experiences—such as feelings or perceptions—and analyzing them objectively, without assuming those reports are completely accurate. This method treats these reports as data to understand how people experience the world, while also considering the possibility that perceptions may vary or be influenced by many factors. Essentially, heterophenomenology aims to study conscious experience in a systematic, scientific way by combining personal accounts with careful analysis.