Aim A discussion of five prevalent tensions in phenomenological interviewing and ways to diminish them. A rigorous interviewer training program for novices is presented, grounded in the philosophy of Merleau‐Ponty, and delivered in the context of a transdisciplinary phenomenology research group that provides constructive critique and mentoring. Design Discussion Paper. Data sources Personal experience as a trainer of novice researchers for over 25 years, and classic and contemporary literature on phenomenological research methodology and interview technique. Implications for nursing Phenomenological methodology is one of the most widely used research approaches across the globe in nursing and other human science disciplines. Current nursing literature contains reports in which a phenomenological approach is espoused, but the procedures are not consistent with the tenets of phenomenological philosophy. In particular, problems related to interview technique are evident. Interview training is essential for development of skill in eliciting comprehensive descriptions of the phenomena of concern to nurses, such as chronic pain and spiritual distress. Enhancing nurses’ understanding of these phenomena ultimately impacts the provision of sensitive and compassionate care. Conclusion Tensions in phenomenological interviewing can be diminished by trainee grounding in phenomenological philosophy, bracketing and pilot interviews, constructive peer critique, and guidance of research mentors. Impact Problems in interview technique indicate the need to provide novice interviewers with rigorous training. A richly evocative interview is critical for powerful, credible, phenomenological research. This paper makes a unique contribution by identifying five tensions confronting the phenomenological interviewer, and ways to diminish them. Principles of the interviewer training program can be replicated in other locales by supervisors of student research in nursing and other human sciences. 摘要 目标 现象学采访中五种常见的紧张关系及其消除方法的讨论。以梅洛‐庞蒂的哲学为基础,在跨学科现象学研究小组的背景下,提供建设性的批评和指导,为初学者提供了严格的采访者培训计划。 设计 讨论性论文。 数据来源 拥有作为新手研究人员培训师25年以上的个人经验,以及借助有关于现象学研究方法和采访技巧的经典和当代文献。 对护理的启示 现象学方法是护理学和其他人文科学学科中应用最广泛的研究方法之一。目前的护理文献中有一些报道支持现象学的方法,但是这些方法并不符合现象学哲学的原则。尤其是采访技巧方面的问题,尤为显著。采访培训对于培养全面描述护士关注的现象(如慢性疼痛和精神痛苦)的技能至关重要。提高护士对这些现象的了解最终影响到提供敏感而富有同情心的护理。 结论 现象学采访中的紧张关系可以通过受训者扎根于现象学哲学、括号和试验性采访、建设性的同行批评和研究导师的指导而得到缓解。 影响 采访技巧方面的问题表明,需要为采访新手提供严格的培训。富有启发性的采访对于强有力、可信、现象学研究至关重要。本文通过识别现象学采访者所面临的五种紧张关系,以及消除紧张的方法,提供具有独特贡献度的观点。采访者培训计划的原则可以供其他地方由护理和其他人文科学领域的学生研究主管照搬使用。