The Role and Influence of Interpretation in Hermeneutic-phenomenological Research

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  • Jo-Ann Vis Lakehead University, School of Social Work

Abstract

This article discusses the significance of interpretation and its role within qualitative hermeneutic-phenomenological inquiry. The discussion begins with a critical historical overview highlighting how the subject of interpretation emerged and was debated among the work of Husserl, Heidegger and Gadamer. Taken from historical as well as present day writings concerning interpretation, four interlocking elements; lived experience, meaning, understanding and language are presented as a way to add to the understanding as to how interpretation affects the conduct of hermeneutic-phenomenological research.

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Vol. 7 No. 1 (2008)

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