Social phenomenology is a branch of phenomenology that focuses on the study of social experiences and interactions. It examines how individuals perceive and interpret their social world, emphasizing the subjective meanings that people attach to their experiences. This approach seeks to understand how social realities are constructed through everyday interactions and shared understandings. Key figures in social phenomenology include Alfred Schutz, who explored how individuals create meaning in their social contexts. By analyzing the ways people communicate and relate to one another, social phenomenology provides insights into the dynamics of social life and the formation of collective identities.