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Choosing an Analytical Approach in Narrative Inquiry
Ahtisham Younas1, Shahzad Inayat2
1Nursing, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, Canada.
Creative Nursing
|July 23, 2025
Summary
This editorial guides researchers in selecting analysis methods for narrative inquiry, focusing on life experiences and stories. It is part of a series on qualitative data analysis, with future articles on ethnography.
Area of Science:
- Qualitative Research Methods
- Social Sciences Research
Background:
- This editorial is the third in a series on Qualitative Data Analysis.
- It specifically addresses narrative inquiry, a method for collecting detailed life experiences and stories.
Discussion:
- Provides guidance on selecting appropriate analysis methods for narrative inquiry.
- Contrasts narrative inquiry with previously discussed methods like case studies and phenomenology.
Key Insights:
- Choosing the right analysis method is crucial for effective narrative inquiry.
- Understanding the nuances of different qualitative approaches enhances research rigor.
Outlook:
- Future articles in the series will cover qualitative description and ethnography.
- This series aims to build a comprehensive resource for qualitative data analysis.
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