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Is It Possible to Use Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis in Research with People Who Have Intellectual Disabilities?

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Title: Is It Possible to Use Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis in Research with People Who Have Intellectual Disabilities?
Language: English
Authors: Rose, John (ORCID 0000-0003-2672-9767), Malik, Kulsoom, Hirata, Edward, Roughan, Harry, Aston, Kirsty, Larkin, Michael
Source: Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities. Sep 2019 32(5):1007-1017.
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Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 11
Publication Date: 2019
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Phenomenology, Intellectual Disability, Guidelines, Research Methodology, Researchers, Competence
DOI: 10.1111/jar.12605
ISSN: 1360-2322
Abstract: Background: This paper examines the appropriateness of using interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) in research with people who have intellectual disabilities, focussing on quality. Methods: We conducted a systematic search to identify published studies. We assessed the quality of the studies using a bespoke framework, adapted from previous reviews, and articles on indicators of "good" IPA work. Results: Twenty-eight papers were reviewed. The studies were of varying quality: 6 (22%) papers were rated as "good" quality; 16 (57%) were "acceptable", and 6 (21%) were "poor." This ratio was comparable to that found in assessments of IPA papers in other domains, suggesting that issues of quality reflect researcher competence, rather than challenges with the population. Conclusions: IPA can be an appropriate methodology to use with people with intellectual disabilities. We encourage researchers to develop more detailed analyses, to provide more transparency about their sampling strategies, and more detail of the characteristics of their samples.
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Entry Date: 2019
Accession Number: EJ1223809
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Background: This paper examines the appropriateness of using interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) in research with people who have intellectual disabilities, focussing on quality. Methods: We conducted a systematic search to identify published studies. We assessed the quality of the studies using a bespoke framework, adapted from previous reviews, and articles on indicators of "good" IPA work. Results: Twenty-eight papers were reviewed. The studies were of varying quality: 6 (22%) papers were rated as "good" quality; 16 (57%) were "acceptable", and 6 (21%) were "poor." This ratio was comparable to that found in assessments of IPA papers in other domains, suggesting that issues of quality reflect researcher competence, rather than challenges with the population. Conclusions: IPA can be an appropriate methodology to use with people with intellectual disabilities. We encourage researchers to develop more detailed analyses, to provide more transparency about their sampling strategies, and more detail of the characteristics of their samples.
ISSN:1360-2322
DOI:10.1111/jar.12605