Narrative Analysis In Qualitative Research: Simple Explainer (With Examples)

Learn the basics of narrative analysis in 10 minutes! Narrative analysis is a powerful qualitative analysis method that can help you understand the underlying stories and meanings behind the texts you read, hear, or watch. Whether it's a novel, a movie, or a news article, narratives are all around us, shaping our perceptions and beliefs about the world. Narrative analysis allows us to unpack these and understand what they reveal about how we perceive the world around us.

NARRATIVE ANALYSIS 101: OVERVIEW

00:00 Introduction and overview
00:52 What is narrative analysis (definition)
01:29 Example of narrative analysis in practice
02:14 The two approaches to narrative analysis
02:39 Inductive approach to narrative analysis
03:27 Deductive approach to narrative analysis
04:39 Strengths of narrative analysis
05:52 Weaknesses of narrative analysis
08:08 When to use narrative analysis
09:44 Recap of key points/takeaways
10:37 Outro + more resources

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