The Narrative Research SIG is dedicated to supporting conversations about the place of narrative in educational research including, but not limited to Narrative Inquiry, phenomenology, literacy, critical, and performance conceptions of narrative analysis. The purpose of the Narrative Research SIG is to provide a forum for the exchange of information among individuals interested in informing and/or rethinking narrative research through a variety of narrative research studies in/with participants in a variety of educational settings.
Click here to view the 2025 Narrative Research Call for Proposals.
Please note that your submissions will be reviewed according to the following guidelines:
General Review Criteria for submissions
1. Objectives or purposes
2. Perspective(s) or theoretical framework
3. Methods, techniques, or modes of inquiry
4. Data sources, evidence, objects, or materials
5. Results and/or substantiated conclusions or warrants for arguments/point of view
6. Scientific or scholarly significance of the study or work
Added Criteria for Narrative Research SIG
7. Proposal falls within the broad parameters (umbrella) of narrative research.
The AERA Narrative SIG logo design was contributed by Gayle Curtis (University of Houston/Texas A&M University) and Michealann Kelley (Mount St. Joseph University).
The reflected tree image represents narrative knowledge passed on from one researcher to another, branching out to new areas yet always with reflective practice at its roots.