Research Methods for Studying Narrative Identity: A Primer. (July 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Adler, Jonathan M.; Dunlop, William L.; Fivush, Robyn; Lilgendahl, Jennifer P.; Lodi-Smith, Jennifer; McAdams, Dan P.; McLean, Kate C.; Pasupathi, Monisha; Syed, Moin
• Is Part Of: Social psychological & personality science. Volume 8:Number 5(2017)
• Page Start: 519
• Page End: 527
• Publication Date: 2017-07
• Subjects: narrative identity -- narrative methods -- personality development -- personality structure -- self/identity; Personality -- Periodicals; Social psychology -- Periodicals; Electronic journals; 155.2
• DOI: 10.1177/1948550617698202
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1948-5506

Abstract

This article provides a primer for researchers seeking an introduction to quantitative narrative research methods. It represents a consensus document of most common practices used by the coauthors. Key elements of conducting narrative research (e.g., asking narrative questions, designing narrative prompts, collecting narratives, coding narratives) are discussed along with limitations to this approach and future directions.