How do the principles of narrative analysis inform the ethical considerations in Victoria Clarke's research on psychological resilience?

Narrative analysis treats stories as living, co‑constructed texts, so Clarke must respect the participants’ agency and the fluidity of meaning they bring. She therefore obtains informed consent that acknowledges the evolving nature of the narrative and ensures participants understand how their stories may be reshaped or reinterpreted. By foregrounding context and relational power, she guards against imposing external interpretations that could misrepresent the lived experience of resilience. For instance, if a participant’s account of coping after trauma shifts over time, Clarke will document that change and revisit consent, demonstrating ethical responsiveness to the story’s development. This iterative, dialogic approach keeps ethical practice aligned with the very methodological principles that guide her narrative inquiry.