Phenomenological research: An exploration of conceptual, theoretical, and practical issues

OTJR Occupation, Participation and Health

Volumn 25, Issue 3, 2005, Pages 98-104

  Wilding, Clare ^a   Whiteford, Gail ^a,b  

^a CHARLES STURT UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

^b Learning and Education   (Australia)

Author keywords

Heidegger; Phenomenology; Qualitative research

Indexed keywords

ARTICLE; MEDICAL RESEARCH; OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST; OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY; PHENOMENOLOGY; PHILOSOPHY OF MEDICINE; QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS; RELIGION; THEORY;

EID: 28744455866     PISSN: 15394492     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/153944920502500303     Document Type: Article

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