title: An examination of the pairing between narrative and occupational science.
abstract: In this paper the author proposes a possible typology of the use of narrative in occupational science based on an analysis of journal articles from occupational therapy and occupational science literature. The resulting typology identifies usages of narrative that fall into three categories: (a) everyday life, (b) clinical reasoning, and (c) research methodology. The theoretical and methodological interrelations among these categories are explored. This typology contributes to a clearer conceptualization of the various uses of narrative, minimizes terminological confusion, and suggests new extensions through which narrative can be used to study occupation. Recommendations for how this typology can be used to diminish confusion and encourage dialogue are provided.
authors.affiliation: Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy at the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90089, USA. Bonsall@usc.edu
authors.forename: Aaron
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Bonsall
mesh_terms: D002965:Classification; D006801:Humans; D033262:Narration; D009788:Occupational Therapy; D011340:Problem Solving; D036301:Qualitative Research; D012107:Research Design; D009626:Terminology as Topic