METHODS TO COLLECT NARRATIVE DATA
Definition and purpose of narrative research
Key Characteristics of Narrative research design
The collection of individuals stories of their experiences
a discussion of the meaning of those experiences
Description of the lives of individuals
The narrative research process
Basic steps
Steps 4: Re-story and Re-Tell
Steps 5: Collaborate with the Participant & Storyteller(Researcher)
steps 3: Collecting the "stories"
Steps 6: Write a story
Steps 2: Selection of the participants
Steps 1: Identifying a phenomenon to be explored
Steps 7: Validation
differ about the element to select in the raw data before they chronologically sequence them
Two approaches to consider when dealing with these elements are:
you will be able to understand personal or social experiences of an individual
Identify an issue or concern
select individuals who can provide an understanding of the issue
select based on their experiences
Have the individual record his or her story in a journal
Observe the individual and record field notes
Have the individual tell about his or her experiences
Collect letter sent by the individual
Problem solution
Three-dimensional space
Actions(Movements through the story illustrating character thinking)
Problem(question to be answered)
Setting(context)
Resolution(answer the question)
Characters(behaviours)
Continuity(Present future)
Situation(place,look at context)
Interaction(Personal,look inward)
Writing and telling the individuals stories in the researcher words.
Working closely with participant to get field texts
Negotiating on how to enter a research site
re story has a central place in the narrative report
can use the first-person pronoun to refer to yourself
A section about the importance of narrative research
specific themes that derived from the story
The setting in which the individual experiences
Produce
Discuss
Search
The type of narrative research
5 Characteristic
Who provides the "story"
the theoretical and conceptual framework
The scope of the narrative
The influence of the disciplines
Who authors the account
the construction of life stories based on data collected
Incorporates context and place in the story
Concerned with the chronology of an individual experiences
Reflects a collaborative approach that involves the researcher and the participant in the negotiation of the final next
Focus on the experiences of individuals
Narrative Data Collection Techniques
6 Data collection techniques
Memorabilia
Story telling
Oral history
Letter writing
Restoring
Autobiographical and biographical writing
the process in which the researcher gathers stories
4 stages
trancribes the data based on the key element
organizes the story chronologically
the participant is asked to collaborate with the researcher to write the final "restored" narrative.
Conduct the interview and transcribes the data
A method for collecting data from participant
2 ways to develops
Interview using structured
Annals and chronicles
Photos, personal objects., newspaper articles
can be used by the researcher as prompts to elicit details
should become a normative part of the data collection process
many stories can provide researcher with many opportunities
Engaging the researcher and participant in a dialogue
Provides valuable insight into the evolving tentative interpretations the participant
Engaging the participants in writing about their perceptions oftheir experience