Social Constructivism and Narrative Inquiry

1. Sociology, communication theory, social contexts, theory of sociology and constructivism.
2. The “meaning” of a situations or events that occurs to “understand” “conceptualize”. What is the meaning of “situations” “factors” or “knowledge problems” leading to “knowledge-policy-action solution?”
3. Creating “stories” “narration” “understanding” in terms of the consequence leading to the creation of themes. Stories of experiences and narrative analysis.
4. Stories from individuals, documentations of narration. Interviews.
5. Select individuals who have directly experienced the phenomenon of interest.
6. In-depth Interviews conducted over period of “specific” time frame to present narration of the themes to identify solutions, and signify challenges and potential to positive change.

Connelly, F. M., & Clandinin, D. J. (1990). Stories of experience and narrative inquiry. Educational researcher, 19(5), 2-14.

Lewis, S. (2015). Qualitative inquiry and research design: Choosing among five approaches. Health promotion practice.