FOUR LEVELS of INQUIRY

1. Transpersonal Research Colloquium Co-sponsored by The British Psychological Society, UK (2016) FOUR LEVELS of INQUIRY by Carol Hallyn, Ph.D, M.B.A., USA

2. PURPOSETo heighten awareness by bringing the unknown into knowing. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY INTUITIVE INQUIRY THEMATIC ANALYSIS

3. INQUIRY INTO FOUR LEVELS of KNOWING Logical Consciousness – thinking, communicating, direct sensory systems Subconsciousness– relaxed, reflective, receptive, creative Unconsciousness – original mental event, connection to other minds without previous sensory experience Supraconsciousness– sense of knowing beyond understanding and feeling… the universal mind

4. 1st LEVEL OF INQUIRY QUALIFYING CONVERSATION A Brief Phone Interview Addressing : • Demographics & Psychographics • Outline of Research Project • Participant Responsibilities • SIRB Participant Privacy Rights

5. 2nd LEVEL OF INQUIRY BASIC INQUIRY QUESTIONNAIRE  Emailed to Participant • An Extension of Qualifying Conversation • More Details of Personal Experiences Pertaining to the Point of Inquiry

6. 3rd LEVEL OF INQUIRY SEMI-STRUCTURED INTERVIEW In-Person or on Skype Based upon: Research Question, Literature Highlights, and Participant’s Questionnaire Responses

7. 4th LEVEL OF INQUIRY REFLECTIVE INTERVIEW A Phone or Skype Conversation 4 Levels of Inquiry The Objective Level: The “what” – facts of their experience The Reflective Level: The “gut” – reactions, emotions, feelings The Interpretive Level: The “so what” – values, meaning, insights The Decisional Level: The “now what” – resolutions, next steps

8. REALIZATIONS 1st Level of Inquiry – Qualifying Conversation Logical Consciousness – thinking, communicating, direct sensory systems 2ndLevel of Inquiry – Basic Inquiry Questionnaire Subconsciousness– relaxed, reflective, receptive, creative 3rdLevel of Inquiry – Semi-Structured Interview Unconsciousness– original mental event, connection to other minds without previous sensory experience 4thLevel of Inquiry – Reflective Interview Supraconsciousness– sense of knowing beyond understanding and feeling… the universal mind

9. SUMMARY FOUR LEVELS OF INQUIRY Creates a structure for participant attention to flow from known awareness, through awakening into an emerging new consciousness. The system of inquiry is applicable for everyday activities within ordinary states of consciousness. **********

10. CAROL HALLYN, PH.D., M.B.A. <challyn@carolhallyn.com>