Josephsson Staffan, Asaba Eric, Jonsson Hans, Alsaker Sissel
Division of Occupational Therapy, Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
Scand J Occup Ther. 2006 Jun;13(2):86-93. doi: 10.1080/11038120600691116.
Narrative theory and methods are increasingly featured in qualitative research relating to human occupation. The present article addresses the concept of narrative in relation to some relevant foundational philosophical and theoretical roots. Specifically a twofold function of narrative as a mechanism for producing order versus creativity is highlighted. It is argued that these functions might serve as resources in research relating to human occupation, specifically regarding issues pertaining to change and agency. Examples from qualitative empirical research relating to human occupation are used to demonstrate points under discussion.
叙事理论和方法在与人类职业相关的定性研究中越来越受到关注。本文探讨了叙事概念与一些相关的基础哲学和理论根源。具体而言，强调了叙事作为一种产生秩序与创造力的机制的双重功能。有人认为，这些功能可能成为与人类职业相关研究的资源，特别是在与变化和能动性相关的问题上。来自与人类职业相关的定性实证研究的例子被用来论证所讨论的观点。
