Term ID: T1385

Ethnomethodology

/ethnomethodology/
A sociological approach studying how people make sense of everyday life through their practical reasoning and common-sense methods, influencing qualitative research methods in psychology and social sciences.
Example: Analyzing how therapy clients and therapists negotiate meaning and understanding through their conversational practices and shared assumptions about mental health.

Share This Psychology Term

Explore Your Personality with Science-Backed Tests

Discover insights about yourself with our comprehensive personality assessments. Each test is designed to help you understand different aspects of your psychological profile and personal traits.

View All Personality Tests →
Reference: Garfinkel (1967)