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Narrative Research Evolving
- Source :
- International Journal of Qualitative Methods, Vol 15 (2016)
- Publication Year :
- 2016
- Publisher :
- SAGE Publishing, 2016.
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Abstract
- Narrative research methodology is evolving, and we contend that the notion of emergent design is vital if narrative inquiry (NI) is to continue flourishing in generating new knowledge. We situate the discussion within the narrative turn in qualitative research while drawing on experiences of conducting a longitudinal narrative study. The philosophical tensions encountered are described, as our understanding and application of narrative approaches evolved. We outline challenges in data collection and analysis in response to what we were learning and identify institutional barriers within ethics review processes that potentially impede emergent approaches. We conclude that researchers using NI can, and must, pursue unanticipated methodological changes when in the midst of conducting the inquiry. Understanding the benefits and institutional barriers to emergent aspects of design is discussed in this ever-maturing approach to qualitative research.
- Subjects :
- Social sciences (General)
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 16094069
- Volume :
- 15
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- International Journal of Qualitative Methods
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.f9acdf86dbdf43c2aee831bf80afc830
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/1609406916659292