Which of the following best describes Virginia Braun's approach to understanding the social construction of identity through qualitative data analysis and narrative inquiry?

Virginia Braun uses narrative inquiry to explore how people’s stories reveal the ways identity is built by social forces, treating each account as a living text that shows context, power, and meaning. She collects rich qualitative data—interviews, diaries, or audio recordings—and then codes and interprets these narratives to uncover recurring themes that link personal experience to broader social structures. Braun’s analysis emphasizes how language, relationships, and cultural norms shape the way individuals see themselves and are seen by others. For example, she might study a student’s recounting of a school transition to show how class, gender, and family expectations influence that student’s sense of belonging. By weaving together individual stories and social context, she demonstrates that identity is not fixed but continually reconstructed.