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In their own voices: methodological considerations in narrative disability research
Natalie Smith-Chandler1, Estelle Swart
11Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa.
Qualitative Health Research
|February 28, 2014
Summary
Disability research must shift theoretical models to combat exclusion. Integrating narrative inquiry and Lacanian psychoanalysis offers a new framework for understanding disability and challenging internalized oppression.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Disability Studies
- Psychology
Background:
- Individuals with disabilities face systemic exclusion and stereotyping.
- Current disability research theories inadequately address individual and social inequities.
- Theoretical frameworks significantly impact disability research and practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose an alternative theoretical model for disability research.
- To address inequities faced by individuals with disabilities.
- To integrate diverse theoretical perspectives for a more comprehensive understanding.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing findings from a narrative inquiry.
- Employing an integrated theoretical approach.
- Incorporating poststructuralist epistemology and Lacanian psychoanalysis.
Main Results:
- The study frames an alternative theoretical model for disability research.
- It highlights the potential of narrative inquiry to present authentic individual experiences.
- It proposes Lacanian psychoanalysis to address internalized oppression.
Conclusions:
- The conceptual lens in research determines whether experiences are subjugated or emancipated.
- An integrated approach offers a more empowering framework for disability research.
- Rethinking disability theory is crucial for advancing social justice and individual well-being.
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