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Narrative inquiry in sport and exercise psychology: What can it mean, and why might we do it?

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Smith, Brett, Sparkes, Andrew C.·2009·Psychology of Sport and Exercise
DOI 10.1016/j.psychsport.2008.01.004
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Abstract Objectives Narrative inquiry is one form of qualitative research that is burgeoning within the human sciences. However, in sport and exercise psychology little attention has been given to this approach. In this article, we seek to rectify this situation by offering an understanding of what narrative inquiry can be. Results In order to begin to better understand what narrative inquiry as a methodology can be, and gain some theoretical purchase on a difficult field without aiming for a final answer, we first define narrative. Next, a distillation of guiding assumptions and characteristics are offered. Finally, some reasons as to why narratives may be of benefit for the field of sport and exercise psychology are highlighted. Conclusion Narrative inquiry is a useful and important way of theorising and doing research in the domain of sport and exercise psychology. It should not, however, be taken up or practised simply because it is new or fashionable. Informed, principled, and responsible choices must be made by researchers and applied professionals about why and when they might engage with narrative inquiry should they wish to do so.

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Authors
Smith, B., & Sparkes, A. C.
Venue
Psychology of Sport and Exercise
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2009-01
Volume
10
Issue
1
Pages
1-11
ISSN
1469-0292 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.1016/j.psychsport.2008.01.004
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385
References
59
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journal article
Language
en
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Smith, B., & Sparkes, A. C. (2009). Narrative inquiry in sport and exercise psychology: What can it mean, and why might we do it? Psychology of Sport and Exercise. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychsport.2008.01.004

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