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TY - JOUR
T1 - Cancer narratives and methodological uncertainties
AU - Thomas, Carol
PY - 2008
Y1 - 2008
N2 - This article considers the methodological uncertainties arising in the early months of a research project that involves the secondary data analysis, using narrative analysis methods, of lengthy interview transcripts with cancer patients and their main informal carers. It revisits the particular social contexts, purposes and intentions involved in the creation of the interview transcripts, then considers the new methodological challenges involved. A sociological preference for the analysis of narrative content rather than narrative form is examined, before being set aside in favour of exploring both content and form in broader social context.
AB - This article considers the methodological uncertainties arising in the early months of a research project that involves the secondary data analysis, using narrative analysis methods, of lengthy interview transcripts with cancer patients and their main informal carers. It revisits the particular social contexts, purposes and intentions involved in the creation of the interview transcripts, then considers the new methodological challenges involved. A sociological preference for the analysis of narrative content rather than narrative form is examined, before being set aside in favour of exploring both content and form in broader social context.
KW - cancer
KW - end of life care
KW - methodology
KW - narrative
KW - secondary data analysis
KW - sociology
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=47949114394&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1177/1468794106093638
DO - 10.1177/1468794106093638
M3 - Journal article
VL - 8
SP - 423
EP - 433
JO - Qualitative Research
JF - Qualitative Research
SN - 1741-3109
IS - 3
ER -