This special issue, a collaboration between The Qualitative Report and the Narrative Practice Research Network, is a rich and diverse collection of papers linking Narrative Therapy/Community Work and qualitative research. In four sections, authors explore narrative practice research innovations, practitioners doing research and influencing practice via Research as Daily Practice, insider knowledge/insider research towards broader social movement politics, and research in service of broader change. The special issue organizers and contributors hope this collection leads to more conversation and collaboration.
Keywords
narrative therapy, community work, qualitative research
Author Bio(s)
David Denborough (https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3041-3135) is a community practitioner and teacher at Dulwich Centre, one of the homes of Narrative Therapy, and is Senior Editor of International Journal of Narrative Therapy and Community Work. In his academic role at The University of Melbourne, David supervises graduate research projects and supports creative research initiatives through the Narrative Practice Research Network (https://narrativepracticeresearch.org/). David can be contacted c/o daviddenborough@dulwichcentre.com.au or david.denborough@unimelb.edu.au
Claire Nettle (https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0024-1165) works at Dulwich Centre and is Managing Editor of International Journal of Narrative Therapy and Community Work. She is an honorary fellow at The University of Melbourne where she teaches in the Master of Narrative Therapy and Community Work degree program. Claire is currently convenor of the Narrative Practice Research Network. Claire can be contacted at
Sally St. George (https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8987-2250) is Professor Emerita from the Faculty of Social Work at the University of Calgary, a member of the Board of Directors for the Taos Institute, and Co-Editor-in-Chief of The Qualitative Report. Sally can be contacted at sstgeor@ucalgary.ca.
Dan Wulff (https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9935-0267) is Professor Emeritus from the Faculty of Social Work at the University of Calgary, a member of the Board of Directors for the Taos Institute, and Co-Editor-in-Chief of The Qualitative Report. Dan can be contacted at dwulff@ucalgary.ca.
Denborough, D., Nettle, C., St. George, S., & Wulff, D. (2024). Narrative practice research network special issue introduction: Qualitative research meets narrative therapy and community work: A confluence of practice and politics. The Qualitative Report, 29(12), 9-21. https://doi.org/10.46743/2160-3715/2024.7825
