Your reasoning for choosing phenomenology is very clear, especially how you connect it to going “beyond statistical relationships.” I appreciate that you acknowledged ...
Your reasoning for choosing phenomenology is very clear, especially how you connect it to going “beyond statistical relationships.” I appreciate that you acknowledged challenges like researcher bias and reflexivity – that shows depth. One question: you mentioned using thematic analysis, but phenomenology typically uses a more specific method like the “interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA)” approach. How would you ensure your analysis stays true to phenomenological reduction (bracketing) rather than just general theme identification? Also, have you considered a narrative approach for some participants, focusing on their unique life stories of stress over time, rather than common themes across individuals? That might capture how stress evolves across semesters.