Developing Narrative Theory: Life Histories and Personal Representation
2013 · Routledge
Overview
A narrative and life-history research orientation.
Core Question
How are life histories and personal representation theorised in narrative inquiry?
Central Argument
Narrated lives are interpreted representations situated in social and historical contexts.
Theoretical Contribution
Anchors the narrative and life-history orientation of the Teacher Life History Research entry.
Theory Relationships
- Teacher Life History Research — major development
Reading Focus
- Treat accounts as interpreted and ethically mediated.
- Do not infer causal effects from narrative sequence alone.
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Sources & verification
- VerifiedThe linked record verifies this work's bibliographic details and lawful access route. — Goodson, I. F. (2013). Developing Narrative Theory: Life Histories and Personal Representation. Routledge.
- Editorially ReviewedThe central argument, theoretical contribution, relationship, and reading emphasis are bounded Syntag editorial syntheses, not quotations or claims of universal consensus.
- Research GuidanceReading priorities should be adapted to the research question, prior knowledge, access, and disciplinary guidance.
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