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Creativity and order in communication: implications from philosophy to narrative research concerning human
Staffan Josephsson1, Eric Asaba, Hans Jonsson
1Division of Occupational Therapy, Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden. staffan.josephsson@ki.se
Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy
|July 22, 2006
Summary
Narrative theory offers two key functions for human occupation research: creating order and fostering creativity. These narrative approaches can illuminate issues of change and agency in qualitative studies.
Area of Science:
- Occupational science
- Qualitative research methodology
- Narrative inquiry
Background:
- Narrative theory is increasingly integral to qualitative research on human occupation.
- Understanding the philosophical and theoretical underpinnings of narrative is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the concept of narrative in human occupation research.
- To highlight the dual function of narrative: producing order and enabling creativity.
- To examine how narrative functions can inform research on change and agency.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis of narrative theory.
- Review of foundational philosophical and theoretical roots of narrative.
- Illustration with examples from qualitative empirical research in human occupation.
Main Results:
- Narrative serves a twofold function: imposing order and fostering creativity.
- These narrative functions are relevant to understanding change and agency in human occupation.
- Empirical examples demonstrate the application of narrative concepts.
Conclusions:
- Narrative theory provides valuable frameworks for occupational science research.
- The dual nature of narrative (order vs. creativity) offers unique insights into human occupation.
- Narrative methods can enhance the study of occupational change and personal agency.