Emancipatory potential of storytelling in a group.

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  • Author(s): Banks-Wallace J;Banks-Wallace J
  • Source:
    Image--the journal of nursing scholarship [Image J Nurs Sch] 1998; Vol. 30 (1), pp. 17-21.
  • Publication Type:
    Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
  • Language:
    English
  • Additional Information
    • Source:
      Publisher: Sigma Theta Tau Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 8400753 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Print ISSN: 0743-5150 (Print) Linking ISSN: 07435150 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Image J Nurs Sch Subsets: MEDLINE
    • Publication Information:
      Publication: Indianapolis In : Sigma Theta Tau
      Original Publication: Indianapolis, Ind. : Sigma Theta Tau, c1983-[1999]
    • Subject Terms:
      Focus Groups* ; Folklore*; Black or African American/*psychology ; Health Promotion/*methods ; Women/*psychology; Africa/ethnology ; Black People ; Female ; Humans ; Interpersonal Relations ; Social Identification ; Washington
    • Abstract:
      Purpose: To examine the health-promoting functions of storytelling in a group of women.
      Design: Secondary analysis, descriptive. A convenience sample of 28 women of African descent living in the Seattle-Tacoma region of the United States was used.
      Methods: Narrative analysis of 115 stories. Data were audio-taped in four focus groups convened during a 6-week period in 1992.
      Findings: Six major functions of storytelling were identified: (a) contextual grounding, (b) bonding with others, (c) validating and affirming experiences, (d) venting and catharsis, (e) resisting oppression, and (f) educating others.
      Conclusions: Storytelling is useful for learning more about historical and contextual factors affecting the well-being of women of African descent and for improving their lives. Group storytelling can create an environment that supports evaluation of experience and promotes problem-solving.
    • Grant Information:
      T32NRO7039 United States NR NINR NIH HHS
    • Publication Date:
      Date Created: 19980429 Date Completed: 19980508 Latest Revision: 20221207
    • Publication Date:
      20231215
    • Accession Number:
      10.1111/j.1547-5069.1998.tb01230.x
    • Accession Number:
      9549936