Scientific-theoretical conceptualization of the narrative analysis method and its role in psychology of personality

Myasnikova Zoya

The method of narrative analysis as an interdisciplinary area is discussed in the article. The approaches of various researchers to theoretical and practical aspects of narrative analysis were studied by the author of the article. The aim of the article lies in learning of narrative analysis method, defining its important role in psychologist’s advisory practice. The functions of narrative analysis were defined there by the method of system analysis of scientific sources/ Work practice with narrative data was analyzed there. It helped to reveal methodological difficulties in the process of interpretation of analysis results. The kinds of narrative analysis were considered. Among them there are biographical narrative interview, structured interview and others. In the conclusion the author defined narrative analysis as a deep, creative process, which requires a researcher to be highly competent specialist.

Keywords:narrative, narrative analysis, method, experience, life way, interview, psychology of personality, narration, processing of results, interpretation.