Phenomenology and its Application As a Research Method in Social Sciences

The aim of this study is to analyze the basic features of phenomenological research, which is a qualitative research design that has recently been frequently preferred in social sciences, in the studies conducted on the literature and to provide a basic and small contribution to the researchers who will use these designs. In this study, firstly, the characteristics of qualitative research are mentioned, and then a brief analysis of the effects of phenomenological research on social sciences, contributions to researchers, advantages and disadvantages of phenomenological research is made. Keywords: Phenomenology, social research, qualitative, design method, sociology