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Researching practice: the methodological case for narrative inquiry.

Therese Riley1, Penelope Hawe

  • 1VicHealth Centre for the Promotion of Mental Health and Social Wellbeing, School of Population Health, University of Melbourne, Carlton, Victoria 3053, Australia. triley@unimelb.edu.au

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|October 14, 2004
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Narrative inquiry offers unique insights into health promotion practice by revealing practitioner values and underlying theories. This method enhances understanding of community interventions beyond traditional research approaches.

Area of Science:

  • Health Promotion
  • Qualitative Research Methods
  • Community Health Interventions

Background:

  • Growing interest in understanding diverse perspectives in research.
  • Need for methods that capture the nuances of health promotion practice.
  • Limitations of traditional research in understanding practitioner decision-making.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To advocate for narrative inquiry as a method for health promotion research.
  • To demonstrate how narrative inquiry reveals practitioner values and indigenous theories.
  • To explore the application of narrative inquiry in community-based health interventions.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing a two-year diary dataset from community development officers.
  • Applying narrative inquiry to analyze the structure and content of practitioner stories.

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  • Examining elements such as storyteller positioning, plot, characters, and narrative tension.

    • Main Results:

    • Narrative inquiry uncovers practitioners' core values and their practical theories.
    • The method provides a deeper understanding of the 'why' behind health promotion actions.
    • Analysis revealed insights into the complexity of implementing community interventions.

    Conclusions:

    • Narrative inquiry is a powerful tool for understanding health promotion practice.
    • This method offers richer insights than conventional research approaches.
    • It is particularly valuable for complex community intervention studies.