Treacherous narratives and seductive theories. On methodological challenges in psychosocial academic work : Inaugural lecture as Full Professor of Psychosocial Work, Østfold University College, February 13, 2015

• In psychosocial work, the ―narratives‖ of the individual are an important basis of knowledge.They are significant sources for the history of the individual and the complex contexts in which the individual‘s life is lived. This text elaborates on the following questions; What constitutes a good narrative? How is it framed by today‘s information technology, and how does our understanding of history and time shape ethical and critical analysis of the same?

Ämnesord

HUMANIORA  -- Annan humaniora -- Etnologi (hsv//swe)

HUMANITIES  -- Other Humanities -- Ethnology (hsv//eng)

Nyckelord

qualitative method; narratives; critical theory

post-colonialism

indigenous studies

gender studies

hermeneutics

ethics

history

Etnologi

Ethnology

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