Narrative inquiry or narrative analysis emerged as a discipline from within the broader field of qualitative research in the early 20th century. Narrative inquiry uses field texts, such as stories, ...

Over the last several years, the phrase “narrative change” has consistently gained popularity within the social sector. It’s not hard to understand why either. We live in an exceedingly noisy era for ...

I am a Narrative Inquiry researcher, meaning I collect people’s narratives and search for recurring themes in an effort to help people better understand their stories and the stories of others.

Social media platforms have become important spaces where people narrate the self, negotiate belonging, and make sense of lived experience. In contemporary ...

Suggested Citation: "2 Narrative Research in the Social and Behavioral Sciences." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2018. Understanding Narratives for National Security: ...