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GCU qualitative research designs include descriptive, phenomenological, narrative, case study, and grounded theory. Each design has an epistemological foundation for understanding how individuals construct meaning from their experiences.  A descriptive design is most appropriate when a straight depiction of the studied phenomenon is desired, making it valuable for researchers who wish to understand the who, what, and where of events or experiences (Sandelowski, 2000, p. 338). According to Byrne (2001), phenomenological design examines lived experiences to gain an understanding of the essential truths or essences of the lived experience (p. 830).  This design is most appropriate for studies focused on exploring the implications of how one understands oneself through dimensions of consciousness that show up as being lived during a specific phenomenon (Suter, 2012). A case study is most appropriate when there is a need for an in-depth investigation of a single individual, group, community, or some other unit using multiple methods and sources of data (Heale & Twycross, 2017, p. 7.) Grounded theory is a research approach that begins with a topic of interest or a research inquiry and is guided by data rather than a pre-established methodology (Thurlow, 2020, p. 258). It is appropriate when the researcher allows for the emergence of theories rather than starting with one. Using life event stories, the narrative design provides an insightful understanding of human behavior and experiences, illuminates the nuances and challenges of life events, and highlights the complexity of people’s actions (Kim, 2015, p. 11). It is most appropriate when the researcher is looking for an insightful understanding of human behaviour and experiences of life events. In choosing a core design, the scientific literature should help shape the researcher’s choice (Greenberger et al., 2022). As noted, each design has its own epistemological foundation, which helps point the researcher to its appropriate usage in understanding how individuals construct meaning from their experiences.
    References Byrne, M. M. (2001). Understanding life experiences through a phenomenological approach to research.  AORN Journal, 73( 4), 830–832.  https://doi.org/10.1016/s0001-2092(06)61812-7   Greenberger, S., Maul, J., Walker, N., & McClendon, C. (2022). Overview of qualitative designs. In Grand Canyon University (Ed.),  GCU doctoral research: Foundations of principles of research design  (2nd ed.) (pp. 59 – 75).  
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