Reflective Narratives as Qualitative Data

A Fundamental Understanding

Dados 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)
Ano2025
Volume5
Fascículo4
Páginas57-63
Data de publicação2025-07-17
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoIntegrated Journal for Research in Arts and Humanities (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 2583-1712 • E-ISSN: 2583-1712
EditoraStallion Publication (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.55544/ijrah.5.4.9
OpenAlexW4412605113
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas2
Referências 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