Phenomenological Approach

The phenomenological approach is a way of studying how people experience and interpret their own conscious awareness. It focuses on understanding the subjective perspective—what it feels like to have a certain experience—without trying to explain it through external causes or theories. Researchers using this method carefully explore individuals’ descriptions to grasp the essence of their experiences, emphasizing perspective and meaning. It’s often used in psychology, philosophy, and social sciences to gain deep insight into personal perceptions, feelings, and consciousness, highlighting the richness of human experience from the first-person point of view.