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Publication Date: 2005
Pages: 16
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Autoethnographic Poems and Narrative Reflections: A Qualitative Study on the Death of a Companion Animal
Furman, Rich
Journal of Family Social Work, v9 n4 p23-38 2005
This study explores the meaning of the death of a companion animal through autoethnographic poetry in conjunction with narrative reflections. This method expands the depth and scope of poetry in qualitative research by transforming expressive works into both the subject and product of inquiry.
Descriptors: Qualitative Research, Poetry, Animals, Death, Ethnography, Biographies, Personal Narratives, Social Work, Generalization, Counseling Techniques
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Language: English
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