Reduction is an essential element of descriptive phenomenology that distinguishes it from other qualitative methods. The aim of reduction is to produce a description of a phenomenon that is as exact as possible, just as it presents itself to our consciousness. Reduction demands critical reflection, which means that the researcher has to set aside previous knowledge and preconceptions. The description should only include that which is presented to the researcher and should be as close as possible to the phenomenon, as it is the essence or core that is sought. The structure of the phenomenon should be described and for this purpose, free imaginary variations are used, which means seeking variations and nuances and looking beyond that which is stated in order to reveal the core. However, personal reflections and descriptions, based on the logic of the methodology, are permitted (Giorgi, 2009).