Exploring the Purposes of Fictionalization in Narrative Inquiry

Drawing on several studies we take up question about fictionalization in this article. In particular, we are interested in the intentions and purposes of fictionalization and discus these within the context of narrative inquiry. We draw attention to how fictionalizing has become a common and often u...

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Published in:Qualitative inquiry 2017-03, Vol.23 (3), p.215-221
Main Authors: Caine, Vera, Murphy, M. Shaun, Estefan, Andrew, Clandinin, D. Jean, Steeves, Pamela, Huber, Janice
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bioethics
Ethics
Imagination
Narratives
Protection
Research ethics
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Summary:Drawing on several studies we take up question about fictionalization in this article. In particular, we are interested in the intentions and purposes of fictionalization and discus these within the context of narrative inquiry. We draw attention to how fictionalizing has become a common and often unquestioned part of responding to concerns about anonymity raised by research ethics boards. We see three purposes for fictionalization: (a) protection of the identities of participants, (b) creation of distance between ourselves and our experiences, and (c) a way to engage in imagination that enriches inquiry spaces and research understandings.
ISSN:1077-8004
1552-7565
DOI:10.1177/1077800416643997