Narrative Inquiry Method Research Articles

Technical Education in Community Schools (TECS) Instructors’ Experience in their Retention: A Narrative Study

This empirical paper aims to explore the Technical Education in Community Schools (TECS) instructors’ experiences in their retention. Three TECS instructors from the Kathmandu valley were purposively interviewed to extract their in-depth information. A narrative inquiry method was used to explore the research participants’ lived experiences about their teaching profession along with the various aspects of their retention. Herzberg's motivation-hygiene factor theory was adopted to overview the instructors’ retention at TECS. The study revealed that retention of the instructors is a matter of personal and professional concern. Due to low pay and no provision for job security, those instructors who were only involved in teaching were not satisfied. On the other hand, instructors were happy with their teaching professions as they were applying theoretical knowledge to their practical fields. A flexible working environment, a bureaucratic hurdles-free system, an updated curriculum with appropriate tools and equipment, and professional development opportunities are to be considered for the instructors’ retention at TECS. In a nutshell, TECS instructors’ retention is contextual and depends on working conditions, financial benefits, job security, and professional development opportunities.

Spirituality and mental health-applying SOPHIE as a therapeutic reflexive tool

ABSTRACT Ontological explorations into the personal sense of ‘being and becoming’ are key for learning and practicing person-centered care. It allows practitioners to engage with philosophical reasoning associated with the meaning to self and others. Humanistic psychological perspectives based on existential approaches are also effective in articulating an understanding of the purpose and meaning in life to promote resilience and post-traumatic growth. However, developing spiritual care competencies, and integrating transformative ontological perspectives into education and practice often remains challenging. Recognizing the centrality of ontological development to this area, the author has developed a reflective framework for mental health practitioners and educators about spirituality, which also addresses existential and cultural issues within a broadly humanistic framework: Self-exploration through Ontological, Phenomenological, Humanistic, Ideological, and Existential Expressions (SOPHIE). This paper presents case studies showcasing SOPHIE’s application in diverse global contexts, where participants across different community settings found it helpful in addressing and reflecting upon their existential and spiritual care needs. Participants reported a personal sense of hope and loss through meaning-making using art and blog writing as narrative inquiry methods to develop reflexivity. An integrated and spiritually competent holistic care approach is highly recommended to embrace transformative care philosophies in education and professional practices.

Parents' Motivation for Choosing Bilingual Schools and the Role of English Day Programs in Indonesia

In this era of globalization, equipping children with English language skills is very important. Bilingual schools have become a popular choice for parents, as they believe English is important because it is an international language. The English Day program plays a crucial role in creating a learning environment that supports structured language use, fostering a comfortable and enjoyable habit of using English. However, the specific reasons for choosing this school and the contribution of English Day to the linguistic and academic development of children still need to be researched further. Therefore, this research attempts to explore the reasons why parents enroll their children in bilingual schools and how the role of English Day in bilingual schools can help them become more proficient in English. This research uses a qualitative approach with a narrative inquiry method. The researcher used semi-structured interviews to collect data and analyzed it using Braun & Clarke's thematic analysis. From The research findings reveal the main motivations that parents enroll their kids in bilingual schools to make sure they learn English, enjoy a stimulating atmosphere, and become ready for college. Initiatives like English Day improve language proficiency, add enjoyment to the learning process, and encourage critical and creative thinking while offering useful real-world experience. The implications of this research emphasize the importance of delving deeper into parents' motivations to inform educational policies and practices; this research can assist parents in making more informed decisions regarding school choices for their children. This research contributes to the understanding of bilingual education choices, highlighting the practical value of English.

학교교육 낙오자에서 대학교수가 된 한 중국인 학자의 내러티브 연구

Objectives This study aimed to explore in-depth how a Chinese scholar experienced identity transitions in the process of growing from a school failure to a scholar. By analyzing a male scholar's experiences of rebuilding himself and overcoming academic setbacks from the perspective of transition theory, this study aimed to provide insights into the reconstruction of self-identity in the process of professional transition. Methods Based on Schlossberg's transition theory, this study used a narrative research method to analyze the process of a Chinese scholar's identity reconstruction during a career transition. Through the four aspects of situation, self, support, and strategy, this study explored in-depth how he effectively utilized resources to break through his limitations during the life transition process. Results The results of the study showed that the academic's career development went through several important transition stages. From failing a middle school exam to eventually becoming a doctoral program supervisor, each step was accompanied by complex challenges and identity reconstruction. This study found that an individual's resilience, adaptive capacity, and strategies for effectively utilizing social support systems in the face of academic failure are important factors that influence academic success. Conclusions The study found that the transition from adolescent academic failure to successful university scholar was a dynamic, non-linear developmental process involving a series of “events” and “non-event” experiences. This process entailed an assessment of personal values and career goals, as well as the experience of interpreting and applying them in relation to social contexts such as social responsibility and status. Academic setbacks do not imply failure in academic careers, and education systems should focus on identifying policies and institutions that allowed individuals to develop their long-term potential, rather than temporary outcomes. This will require not only psychological and academic support at the individual level to overcome academic failure, but also detailed institutionalization of the social environment to turn failure into a resource for success.

은퇴를 앞둔 중년 남성의 경험 이야기

Objectives The purpose of this study is to qualitatively explore what middle-aged men find important, deeply understand their experiences of facing retirement, and derive insights into the priorities and values that should be emphasized in life during this transition. Methods To this end, two middle-aged men participated in the study. Two interviews were conducted with each participant, and the collected data were analyzed using the narrative inquiry method of Clandinin and Connelly. As a narrative inquirer, the researchers engaged in narrative thinking, reflecting both the participants’ lives and their own. The study sought to understand individual experiences by living, telling, retelling, and reliving stories within the three-dimensional narrative inquiry space of time, place, and sociality. Results The study of the participants' experiences as they approached retirement revealed several key findings: First, participants either faced involuntary retirement or were being encouraged to retire, but wanted to postpone it for as long as they could. Second, they encountered feelings of regret, bitterness, and disappointment as retirement neared. Third, despite the various emotional changes, participants were shown to be naturally adapting to the changing roles within their families. Fourth, reflecting on the past, they expressed both gratitude and regret, attempting to make up for it by treating their wives better. Lastly, they were looking forward to traveling with their wives after retirement. Conclusions This study was conducted to identify what is needed to live a meaningful and happy life after retirement. As post-retirement life has lengthened, economic stability has become more important, and so has the marital relationship, as couples will spend their later years together. Therefore, systematic retirement planning and early interventions, such as group counseling to enhance marital relationships or making personal efforts, are essential.

아동양육시설 후원부모의 자녀결연 경험에 관한 내러티브 연구

This study aims to explore the child-matching experiences and correlated implications for sponsoring parents in child care facilities. In order to achieve this research purpose, data were collected through in-depth interviews with one parent who had more than ten years of experiences in child-matching, at the recommendation of the director of a child care facility. The collected data were analyzed using narrative inquiry methods. The research showed that the experiences before the sponsorship were 'volunteer work at a daycare center following my mother' and 'the trauma of losing a friend'; and for those becoming a sponsor parent, they were 'the first match was a failure', 'open your heart and try again', and 'mastering the role of a sponsoring parent'. Living as a sponsoring family was derived from 'a mother's feelings about marrying off her daughter', 'positive parent modeling', and 'letting go of connecting with your children'. Based on the research results, policy and practical recommendations are presented.

Effects of English Teachers’ Classroom Feedback on Students

The feedback in the English and other classrooms may not be the same as there is more to do in English language teaching(ELT) classes. The students need to practice speaking English, and they need to learn to use English in their day-to-day lives. The teachers use different feedback in different situations in the class, which may have different impacts on the behavior of the students. The effect of the feedback differs according to the familiarity of the teacher among the students, classroom culture and environment, the students’ levels as well as the type of feedback. This study is based on the narrative inquiry method, and the qualitative data were collected from seven well-experienced English teachers teaching in the secondary schools in Rupandehi. The teachers suggested different ways of managing feedback in the English classes and strategies for solving problems due to negative feedback in the classes. The results may be useful to all the teachers to be skillful in making positive feedback and managing a good classroom environment even if the negative impact of feedback is seen in the class to make the teaching-learning environment better.

Teachers’ Perception and Experiences on Artificial Intelligence (AI) Integration in English Language Teaching and Learning

This study reports English language teachers’ perceptions and experiences of integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and the professional development needs for its effective integration subscribing to Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) as a theoretical lens. We employed narrative inquiry research method and semi-structured interviews to elicit the experiences of three secondary level English teachers in Butwal Sub-metropolitan City of the Rupandehi district. The research questions focused on teachers' perceptions and experiences of AI integration and their professional development needs. The findings revealed that teachers recognized the potential of AI to enhance personalized learning and instructional efficiency but face significant challenges, including technological proficiency, training, and ethical considerations. The implications of this research extended to educators and policymakers to address the digital divide and ensure equitable access to AI technologies in education to create more effective and personalized learning environments.

Problems Faced by English Language Teachers on Transfer of Training Skills

Transfer of training is a continuous process of applying the content, instructional knowledge, and skills learned during the training session into classroom practice. This study explored problems faced by secondary-level English language teachers on the transfer of training abilities in their classroom practices. The study was conducted using a narrative inquiry method applying unstructured interviews to get the required information. Four trained English language teachers teaching in four public schools in Rupandehi district were selected purposively. This research revealed pedagogical transformation through training was not satisfactory as the teachers partially transferred the learned knowledge and skills from training in the classroom delivery. Moreover, poor resources and overload, ineffective curriculum and TPD (Teacher professional development) training, poor collaborative culture, and inadequate administrative support were some problems to increase the rate of transfer of training skills. The study can contribute to providing insightful ideas to the teachers in the transformation of training skills.

기혼 중년기 여성의 말기암 노모와의 사별 경험에 관한 자전적 내러티브탐구: 생(生)과 사(死), 3개월간 사별 전 경험을 중심으로

Objectives This study was conducted to explore the experiences and meaning of bereavement of a terminally ill mother in middle-aged married women. Methods To this end, by applying the autobiographical narrative inquiry method, ‘I’, who appears as both a researcher and a narrator, transfers my experiences before my mother’s death from the day she was diagnosed with terminal ureteral cancer, a rare cancer, to the day of her death into a three-dimensional narrative inquiry space, narrating my life, reliving the life I told, and narrating that life again, creating the meaning of a cyclical process. Results In this study, the meaning of the experience of bereavement before the death of a terminally ill mother in the home, nursing home, or hospice hospital of married middle-aged women was revealed to be ‘confusion,’ ‘acceptance and preparation,’ ‘separation,’ and ‘view.’ Conclusions This study has practical legitimacy in that it provides personal legitimacy and implications for the need for psychological intervention before death between terminally ill cancer patients and their families, as it provides an opportunity to reconsider the meaning of remaining life as an extension of a good life. Furthermore, it has social legitimacy in that it raises awareness of death preparation education, hospice palliative care, and withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment, and recognizes the need for institutional expansion of the support system.

Implementasi Marketing Mix di PT.Adira Finance Cabang Meulaboh

This study aims to analyze how the implementation of the marketing mix (4P) at PT Adira Finance, Meulaboh Branch, West Aceh, in responding to the challenges of the unique and diverse local market. The marketing mix, consisting of product, price, place, and promotion, is a strategic framework for expanding market share and maintaining the company's competitiveness. Adjustment of financing products such as sharia-based two-wheeled vehicle financing and price flexibility based on local purchasing power shows relevance to local needs. Service distribution is optimized by placing offices in strategic locations and collaborating with local partners. Promotion strategies are carried out offline through community events and exhibitions, and online through social media and the Adiraku application. A descriptive narrative research method is used with interpretive data analysis based on documents and observations. The results of the study indicate that the implementation of a marketing mix that is adaptive to local culture and characteristics has succeeded in increasing brand awareness and customer loyalty at PT Adira Finance, Meulaboh Branch. This study emphasizes the importance of understanding the local market for the success of a marketing strategy.

English Language Teaching Problems in Nepal: Teachers’ Perspectives

This paper, using the narrative inquiry method, explores English language teachers' perspectives on English Language Teaching (ELT) problems in Nepal. For this purpose, four English language instructors from four community schools located in the Rupandehi area were purposively chosen. The data were collected using semi structured interviews, and the analysis of the data was made using thematic analysis. The findings show that the mixed ability classrooms, unprepared and over-loaded teachers with low payment, poor infrastructure and resource limitations and lack of implementation of the education policy were the major challenges teachers face in ELT practices. The study implies that it can contribute to a better understanding of English teachers’ teaching problems in Nepal to minimize problems and enhance a better learning environment.

Improving Dementia Home Caregiving and Restructuring the Dementia Narrative Through Creating a Graphic Memoir and Engaging in a Psychoanalytic Narrative Research Method

Informal dementia home caregiving is viewed negatively by society and can result in caregiver depression and anxiety from burnout, potentially compromising caregiving. Caregiver creation of a graphic memoir may help to mitigate the negative dementia narrative while engaging in it, and a psychoanalytic narratology method may reduce experienced depression and anxiety associated with burnout. This investigation examines writing, illustrating, and publishing a graphic memoir by one informal dementia home caregiver. As the mother of the illustrator and the editor and publisher of this graphic memoir, I provide the perspective of this investigation based on communications with the author and illustrator. My historical analysis, in which the author participated, represents psychoanalytic narrative research, serving as the historical method. The effects of writing, illustrating, and publishing the graphic memoir were able to reduce the informal dementia home caregivers’ symptoms during the entire process and extend the effect of this endeavor until the death of the mother. Engaging in the psychoanalytic narrative research process was additionally effective in this regard. The outcomes demonstrate the viability of writing and illustrating a publishable graphic memoir for other informal dementia home caregivers and the possibility of it and the narrative research method to help decrease their depression and anxiety regarding burnout.

성소수자 HIV/AIDS 감염인의 일과 교회를 중심으로 한 심리 사회적 경험 내러티브 탐구

The purpose of this study was to conduct in-depth interviews to explore the psychosocial experiences of a sexual minority individual living with HIV/AIDS. For this purpose, the narrative inquiry method of Clandinin and Connelly was used and the data were analyzed with the three-dimensional narrative inquiry space. In-depth interviews with people living with HIV/AIDS and participant observation visits to churches where participants currently attend. The identities formed in society were ‘feared even in the gay communities’, ‘Multiple identities,’ ‘Sexual minorities lacking self-pride,’ and ‘Being who is not only weak’. Since the identity of infected people is continuously formed and expectations change depending on the period of infection, multidimensional support is required. Through this study, the social experiences of sexual minority HIV/AIDS infected people are revealed and an in-depth understanding is provided, which can be used as basic data for establishing support systems and policies for them.

성소수자 HIV/AIDS 감염인의 일과 교회를 중심으로 한 심리 사회적 경험 내러티브 탐구

The purpose of this study was to conduct in-depth interviews to explore the psychosocial experiences of a sexual minority individual living with HIV/AIDS. For this purpose, the narrative inquiry method of Clandinin and Connelly was used and the data were analyzed with the three-dimensional narrative inquiry space. In-depth interviews with people living with HIV/AIDS and participant observation visits to churches where participants currently attend. The identities formed in society were ‘feared even in the gay communities’, ‘Multiple identities,’ ‘Sexual minorities lacking self-pride,’ and ‘Being who is not only weak’. Since the identity of infected people is continuously formed and expectations change depending on the period of infection, multidimensional support is required. Through this study, the social experiences of sexual minority HIV/AIDS infected people are revealed and an in-depth understanding is provided, which can be used as basic data for establishing support systems and policies for them.

Optimalisasi Penerapan Sertifikasi Halal melalui Self Declare dalam Perspektif Kesadaran dan Kepatuhan Hukum

Halal certification through the self-declaration scheme is a system designed with the aim of making it easier for micro and small businesses to receive halal certificates for the products they design. Not only makes it easier to receive halal certification but also conveys good benefits for the benefit of humanity, especially for Muslims. This system is designed to increase the number of halal-certified MSE products, thereby increasing consumer confidence and opening up opportunities for sales of halal products and competitiveness. The advantage of the halal certification application process using the self-declaration method means that the issuance of certificates is faster than using submissions through the regular mechanism. The halal certification method through self-declaration comes into effect from 2021. The original purpose of this research is to increase knowledge, enlightenment and regulatory compliance in micro-business actors in order to achieve optimization of halal certification in Bangkalan Regency. This study uses a qualitative narrative research method using a phenomenological approach in this study, the reality that exists can be understood as something that arises in the enlightenment of researchers through certain approaches and explanations, which mention how the process becomes visible and real. This study shows that there is a lack of awareness of the importance of halal certification, micro and small business actors still lack information and understanding of the halal professional allowance, so that the application of the halal professional allowance is not optimal. the original results of this study are needed to convey an illustration of how the Regional Government needs to take part in overseeing the implementation of the BPJPH Law and provide protection to business actors.

The Influence Experience of Family Strength on Career Calling Development in Early Adulthood

<p>本研究旨在探討家庭優勢對生涯召喚發展的影響經驗。以立意取樣方式邀請三位擁有生涯召喚經驗，並認為家庭在其生涯發展上帶來正向影響之成年前期者為研究參與者，以敘說研究方法進行分析。研究結果呈現三位參與者之生涯召喚發展歷程分別為：（一）我想要當助人者、拿到入場卷後的探索、在他人的期待中掙扎、沉澱後聽見信仰的指引；（二）把握接觸機會、工作室夢想的始末、失落與妥協、鼓起勇氣再次嘗試、不畏辛苦盡情享受；（三）和媽媽的共同興趣、如果不只是興趣呢、知道我不要什麼、知道我要什麼。家庭優勢經驗內涵有：工具性家庭優勢、代間性家庭優勢、關係性家庭優勢、手足關係性家庭優勢、家庭韌力、教育風格。以及家庭優勢對生涯召喚之影響：（一）家庭的開放，童年時期能接觸興趣、（二）家庭涵融衝突的發生，使之分化出自身信念、（三）家庭因召喚而改變，成為支持的養分。研究最後提出實務工作與未來研究方向建議，以利參考。</p> <p> </p><p>This study aimed to explore the effect of family strength on the career calling development. Using purposive sampling, three participants who have experienced career calling and perceive positive influences from their families on their career development in early adulthood were invited to participate. Narrative research methods were employed for analysis.</p> <p>The research findings present the career calling development journeys of the three participants as follows:(1) Aspiring to be a helper, exploring after receiving the ticket, struggling amidst others’ expectations, and hearing the guidance of faith after settling. (2) Seizing opportunities for engagement, the inception and conclusion of studio dreams, experiencing loss and compromise, gathering courage to attempt again, and enjoying hardships without fear. (3) Sharing common interests with mother, contemplating if it’s more than just an interest, knowing what I don’t want, and knowing what I want. The content of family strength experiences includes: instrumental family strength, intergenerational family strength, relational family strength, sibling relationship family strength, family resilience, and parenting style. Furthermore, the influence of family strength on career calling development: (1) the openness of family provide chance in childhood to know interest; (2) the containment of conflict in family helps young adult promote self-differentiation and self-understanding; (3) family would be changed by family member’s calling, shifting from opposition to support. At the end of the study, based on the research results, the researchers proposed some recommendations for practitioners and provided suggestions for future research.</p>

Using photovoice to investigate patient experiences of lupus nephritis in Canada

ObjectiveLupus nephritis (LN) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality, affecting up to 60% of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The perspectives of patients with SLE have been...

게이트키퍼 역할을 하는 수퍼바이저의 내러티브 탐구

Objectives This study was conducted to find out what is experienced in the role of a gatekeeper and what it means. Methods For this purpose, three supervisors with 10 to 30 years of counseling experience were selected as participants, and data were collected through in-depth interviews. Based on the collected data, the narrative research method proposed by Clandinin and Connelly was used to understand the participants' vivid experiences and reveal their meaning. In addition, to improve the quality of the research, the research was conducted under the supervision of a reviewer. Results Looking at the experiences of the supervisors' gatekeepers, I found that although they had never been taught the role of gatekeeper, they each fulfilled the role in their own way. In this process, they came to feel that they had responsibility as gatekeepers but no authority, and as their responsibility increased, they began to experience confusion and doubt about whether their judgments and decisions were correct. Therefore, it is emphasized that what is more important than teaching well is to check oneself as a gatekeeper. Conclusions Through research, the importance and necessity of the gatekeeper role was confirmed. It also suggests that self-understanding is necessary to play the role of gatekeeper. Lastly, the significance of the study can be attributed to the fact that it laid the foundation for research into the detailed field of gatekeepers.

Sustainability Orientation of Generation Z and Its Role in Their Choice of Employer—A Comparative Qualitative Inquiry of India and United States

This article critically analyses and compares the sustainability orientation of Generation Z in India and the United States and examines its role in their employer selection, using the Theory of Planned Behaviour. Our qualitative study employs the Narrative Inquiry method and includes 30 participants—15 from India and 15 from the United States—aged between 19 and 26 years, who are either currently employed or preparing to enter the workforce within the next few years. Data were collected through in-depth interviews. The findings of our research show that subjective norms and contextual realities can play a significant role in shaping Generation Z’s personal attitudes towards sustainability and their perceived behavioural control in making important life decisions, such as choosing an employer. These findings contribute significantly to the literature on Generation Z’s sustainability orientation and bear important implications for the higher education sector and employers.