Question 1

Which philosophy influences the P in IPA?&#10;A) Phenomenology&#10;B) Phrenology&#10;C) Positivism&#10;D) Phenology

Accepted Answer

Phenomenology influences the P in IPA, which stands for Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. It is a qualitative research approach that focuses on exploring how individuals make sense of their experiences.

Question 2

Which philosophy aims to understand lived experience and to ask questions about how individuals interpret the things that they experience in the world around them?&#10;A) Heroism&#10;B) Heuristics&#10;C) Harmonics&#10;D) Hermeneutics

Accepted Answer

Hermeneutics is the philosophy concerned with the theory and methodology of interpretation, especially the interpretation of biblical texts, wisdom literature, and philosophical texts. It focuses on understanding lived experiences and the ways individuals interpret their experiences in the world.

Question 3

The philosophical movement known as phenomenology was first introduced by&#10;A) Edmund Husserl.&#10;B) Hans-Georg Gadamer.&#10;C) Immanuel Kant.&#10;D) Jean-Paul Sartre.

Accepted Answer

Edmund Husserl is recognized as the founder of phenomenology, a philosophical movement that focuses on the structures of experience and consciousness.

Question 4

IPA is committed to idiographic analysis, meaning&#10;A) the researcher aims to develop general laws of human behaviour.&#10;B) the researcher should only ever recruit 1 participant.&#10;C) the researcher takes a nomothetic approach.&#10;D) the researcher should be concerned with the particular.

Accepted Answer

IPA (Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis) focuses on understanding how individuals make sense of their personal and social world, emphasizing the particularity and subjective experience of individuals, rather than developing general laws or taking a nomothetic approach.

Question 5

Which of the following statements is true of IPA samples?&#10;A) IPA uses large, homogenous samples.&#10;B) IPA uses small, homogenous samples.&#10;C) IPA uses small, heterogenous samples.&#10;D) IPA uses large, heterogenous samples.

Accepted Answer

IPA, or Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis, typically uses small, homogenous samples to conduct detailed and in-depth analyses of participants' experiences or perceptions.

Question 6

What type of sampling technique is often used in IPA research?&#10;A) Purposive Sampling&#10;B) Volunteer Sampling&#10;C) Theoretical Sampling&#10;D) Opportunity Sampling

Accepted Answer

Purposive sampling is often used in Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) research because it allows researchers to select participants who have specific experiences or characteristics relevant to the study's focus, ensuring that the data collected will be rich and relevant to the research questions.

Question 7

When developing interview schedules for an IPA research project, you should try to ensure your questions:&#10;A) Are adhered to with every single participant.&#10;B) Encourage the participant to describe/recall experience.&#10;C) Do not have follow-up questions.&#10;D) Do not exceed more than 5 questions per interview.

Accepted Answer

IPA (Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis) focuses on exploring how individuals make sense of their major life experiences. Encouraging participants to describe or recall their experiences in detail is crucial for this type of analysis, as it aims to delve deeply into personal perceptions and meanings.

Question 8

According to Smith, Flowers, and Larkin (2019) what is the sixth stage of an IPA?&#10;A) Moving to the next case&#10;B) Searching for connections across initial themes&#10;C) Developing initial themes&#10;D) Looking for patterns across cases

Accepted Answer

The sixth stage of Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) involves looking for patterns across cases, as described by Smith, Flowers, and Larkin (2019).

Question 9

Reflexivity involves&#10;A) considering what went well in the research.&#10;B) considering how the researcher's own biases and assumptions may alter the analysis.&#10;C) considering what went wrong in the research.&#10;D) considering how you would change things next time.

Accepted Answer

Reflexivity in research refers to the process of a researcher recognizing and analyzing how their own experiences, biases, and assumptions might influence the research process and outcomes. This includes understanding how these factors could affect data collection, analysis, and interpretation.

Question 10

Why might focus groups be less commonly used in IPA research?&#10;A) They take too long.&#10;B) They do not provide phenomenological data.&#10;C) They may not allow the researcher to focus on each individual in detail.&#10;D) All of the options given are correct.

Accepted Answer

Focus groups may not allow the researcher to focus on each individual's detailed experience, which is essential in Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) research.

Deck 25: Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis