Any theory buff out there want to enlighten me on the differences between ethnomethodology and phenomenology?? I've read literature and feel my research can be classed as both because in my undertsanding they are essentially the same thing. But, then the literature keeps them separate. I'm confused. Are they different, or are they two words for the same thing.

I hate theory. :-s

Take a look at this paper:

http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B6T7T-4KBDWP9-2&_user=6146712&_rdoc=1&_fmt=&_orig=search&_sort=d&_docanchor=&view=c&_searchStrId=1066260301&_rerunOrigin=google&_acct=C000047642&_version=1&_urlVersion=0&_userid=6146712&md5=83049307ff0459ed76fa7bc551b83aba

I can see why you would think that they are very similar.

Thanks for that.

I'm going with my gut instinct on this one and sticking with phenomenology... it's where ethnomethodology has stemmed from so I figure its safe to stick with!