The ‘Retelling’ of Stories Through Sense-Making of Data

Making sense of qualitative data can sometimes be overwhelming, as there is great complexity in understanding and gaining insights into a phenomenon, and the shared stories of others. Yet, if researching with young families is about the ‘retelling’ of these stories, as much as it is about dialogical processes of engagement, and the collecting of narratives, then we need to seek out and embrace methods of analysis that are well-respected, innovative, and efficient. This process requires a fine balancing of agendas and goals associated with inquiry, whilst also balancing efforts to be authentic, and to honour the intent, perspectives, and artefacts shared by others.