What is it about?
We suggest that robust data analysis procedures can increase confidence in the degree to which a story accurately represents the phenomena being studied. Applying Riessman’s thematic, structural, and performance analysis to narrative data can lead to deeper and more valid insight into the told stories. The combination of these methods of systematic evaluation helps to locate deeper meaning, clarify ambiguities, and increase understanding of the experiences told through the story.
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Why is it important?
Although knowledge gained from qualitative investigations has the potential to inform nursing practice, the validity of the claims should be established before translated to care.
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I believe qualitative research is important to generating nursing knowledge. Also important is striving for the greatest validity before translating research findings to patient care. I wrote this article based on my own experience of applying a combination of Riessman's methods of data analysis to told stories. I hope you find it helpful to your own research endeavors.
Rebecca Meraz
Baylor University
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This page is a summary of: Applying Multiple Methods of Systematic Evaluation in Narrative Analysis for Greater Validity and Deeper Meaning, International Journal of Qualitative Methods, January 2019, SAGE Publications,
DOI: 10.1177/1609406919892472.
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