Aims & Scope

The aim and scope of Narrative Discourse, a peer-reviewed journal published by Symphony and sponsored by the Association for the Advancement of Interdisciplinary Education Studies (AAIDES), can be summarized as follows:

Aims

Narrative Discourse aims to advance scholarly research and inquiry into narrative forms, structures, and their applications across multiple disciplines. The journal serves as a dedicated platform for exploring how narratives shape human experience, knowledge construction, and meaning-making processes in diverse contexts.

The journal strives to:

  • Foster interdisciplinary dialogue about narrative approaches and methodologies
  • Examine the multifaceted dimensions of narratives, including literary, personal, cultural, and disciplinary narratives
  • Bridge theory and practice by showcasing innovative applications of narrative approaches
  • Promote critical analysis of how narratives function within and across various fields
  • Advance understanding of narrative as both a subject of study and a methodological approach

Narrative Discourse is committed to publishing research that illuminates the power and function of narratives while maintaining the highest standards of academic quality through rigorous peer review.

Scope

Narrative Discourse welcomes contributions that explore narrative from diverse theoretical, methodological, and disciplinary perspectives. The journal examines narratives as both analytical frameworks and objects of study across fields including literature, education, psychology, sociology, and communication studies.

The journal welcomes manuscripts that:

  • Present original empirical research on narrative forms and functions
  • Develop theoretical frameworks for understanding narrative structures and processes
  • Analyze how narratives operate within specific disciplines or across disciplinary boundaries
  • Examine the role of narratives in identity formation, cultural transmission, and social change
  • Investigate methodological innovations in narrative inquiry and analysis
  • Explore applications of narrative approaches to address contemporary issues
  • Conduct systematic reviews of narrative research in specific fields

Narrative Discourse publishes various types of submissions, including original research articles, theoretical and conceptual papers, systematic literature reviews, case studies, narrative analyses, and critical commentaries on narrative methodologies and theories.
As an open-access journal published twice yearly, Narrative Discourse is committed to ensuring widespread dissemination of research and theoretical developments in narrative studies, serving scholars, researchers, educators, and practitioners worldwide interested in the power and function of narratives across contexts.