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Using interpretative phenomenological analysis in autism research

Author(s) -

Howard Katie,

Katsos Napoleon,

Gibson Jenny

Publication year - 2019

Publication title -

autism

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 1.899

H-Index - 96

eISSN - 1461-7005

pISSN - 1362-3613

DOI - 10.1177/1362361318823902

Subject(s) - interpretative phenomenological analysis , autism , psychology , reflexivity , qualitative research , phenomenology (philosophy) , developmental psychology , cognitive psychology , epistemology , sociology , social science , philosophy

Qualitative studies within autism research are gaining prominence, yet there is little evidence about the usefulness of particular qualitative approaches in reflecting the perspectives and experiences of autistic participants. This short report serves to introduce interpretative phenomenological analysis as one among a range of qualitative approaches to autism research. We argue that certain features of interpretative phenomenological analysis, including its commitment to an equality of voice and researcher reflexivity, may help to illuminate the experiences of autistic individuals. The procedures of interpretative phenomenological analysis are presented through the lens of 10 studies into autistic people’s experiences, and a case is made for the suitability of this approach within qualitative autism research.

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