Phenomenological Research Methods

Moustakas is cited by many in phenomenological research because he lays it out in a way that is easy to replicate.

If you are interested in how to REALLY do phenomenological research - this is the book for you. Written in an easily understood style, this book is clear and concise and has a wealth of information.

I believe this book is a must read for anyone interested in the field of phenomenological research.

Clear - Concise - Classic! This book is required reading for anyone doing phenomenological research in psychology and the other social sciences. Moustakas is a master.

As I began my dissertation Moustakas book helped me traverse the often confusing waters of phenomenology. I had read bits and pieces about the topic, but he does a masterful job unpacking the philosophy, juxtaposing it to the practice, and pulling it all back together into a coherent picture. Further, he has several good chapters on the practice which one could use to do a P study (I am no longer moving in that direction but it will certainly inform my methods section). So, I write as one who has had the lived experience of reading Moustakas' book and my phenomenology will never be the same ; )