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Narrative art inquiry and anorexia nervosa
1School of Nursing, University of Nottingham, Derbyshire Royal Infirmary, Derby. jennifer.craig@nottingham.ac.uk
Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|September 2, 2004
Summary
Narrative art inquiry is a novel qualitative research method. Findings are presented as creative writing, offering a unique approach to studying psychological distress and anorexia nervosa.
Area of Science:
- Qualitative Research Methodologies
- Arts-Based Research
- Psychological Inquiry
Background:
- Traditional qualitative research often uses conventional reporting.
- Narrative approaches exist but differ in presentation of findings.
- Creative writing as a research output is an emerging area.
Purpose of the Study:
- Introduce and describe narrative art inquiry as a distinct qualitative methodology.
- Illustrate narrative art inquiry using a case study on anorexia nervosa.
- Propose broader applications of narrative art inquiry for psychological and physiological distress.
Main Methods:
- Presents narrative art inquiry, a qualitative research methodology.
- Utilizes creative writing to present research findings.
- Draws on research conducted on anorexia nervosa to exemplify the approach.
Main Results:
- Demonstrates narrative art inquiry through a study on anorexia nervosa.
- Highlights the unique aspect of presenting findings via creative writing.
- Establishes narrative art inquiry as a viable method for qualitative research.
Conclusions:
- Narrative art inquiry offers a unique method for qualitative research.
- Creative writing is a valid and effective way to present research findings.
- This methodology has potential applications beyond anorexia nervosa, including other psychological and physiological conditions.