When a Reader Critiques a Phenomenological Study for Appropriateness,the Reader

question 8

Multiple Choice

When a reader critiques a phenomenological study for appropriateness,the reader will examine the study to see if the researcher

• A) questioned the participants of the study to confirm identified themes.
• B) documented the bracketing process used to maintain the proper perspective.
• C) presented the narrative in a way that captured the everyday reality of participants.
• D) discussed in detail the process by which identified themes emerged.

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Definitions:

Identity Moratorium

A stage in Erikson’s theory of identity development where an individual is actively exploring options but has not yet made a commitment.

Temporary Roles

Positions or functions assumed by individuals for a limited period, often characterized by specific responsibilities that do not become permanent aspects of one's identity.

Gender Identity

An individual's personal sense of their own gender, which may or may not correspond to their sex assigned at birth.

Identity Foreclosure

A stage in identity development in which an individual prematurely commits to an identity without adequately exploring alternatives.