Reflective Narratives as Qualitative Data

A Fundamental Understanding

Datos Bibliográficos

ID22200959
AutoresMd Saiful Alam (0000-0001-5712-2453, World University of Bangladesh), Adelina Asmawi (0000-0003-0595-2986, University of Malaya), Sayeda Fatema (0000-0002-1460-5225, International Islamic University Chittagong)
Año2025
Volumen5
Número4
Páginas57-63
Fecha de publicación2025-07-17
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessSí
TipoARTICLE
RevistaIntegrated Journal for Research in Arts and Humanities (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 2583-1712 • E-ISSN: 2583-1712
EditorialStallion Publication (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.55544/ijrah.5.4.9
OpenAlexW4412605113
IdiomaEN
Citas recibidas2
Referencias citadas18

Narrative data or reflective narratives (RNs) represent a vital qualitative data. This kind of data captures the subjective, self-reflexive, and contextually embedded experiences of individuals on any specific phenomenon. RNs have widespread use in the field of education, nursing, social work, and counselling and in almost all qualitative methodologies. Yet, RNs are under-explained especially for novice researchers. Therefore, this study addresses the gap of the scarcity of clear foundational guidance on using RNs as qualitative research data. By doing literature review-based discussion, the paper defines RNs, systematically outlines their defining features, maps out their diverse methodological applications, details strategies for collecting and analyzing RN data, and finally critically discusses limitations of RNs as data. Thus, the paper serves as an accessible guide for novice researchers engaged in qualitative research in diverse fields

Cognitive science · Epistemology · Linguistics · Narrative · Qualitative property · Qualitative research · Social science · Sociology · Computer Science · Counseling, Therapy, and Family Dynamics · Philosophy · Psychology · Qualitative Research Methods and Ethics · Reflective Practices in Education