Reflections on hermit crab creative non-fiction methodology: Examples from a narrative study of running fathers

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McGannon, Kerry R., McMahon, Jenny and Zehntner, Chris. 2024. "Reflections on hermit crab creative non-fiction methodology: Examples from a narrative study of running fathers." Methods in Psychology. 10. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.metip.2024.100142
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Reflections on hermit crab creative non-fiction methodology: Examples from a narrative study of running fathers

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AuthorsMcGannon, Kerry R., McMahon, Jenny and Zehntner, Chris
Journal TitleMethods in Psychology
Journal Citation10
Article Number100142
Number of Pages8
Year2024
PublisherElsevier
Place of PublicationNetherlands
ISSN2590-2601
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1016/j.metip.2024.100142
Web Address (URL)https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590260124000080
AbstractIn this article, we draw on research employing creative nonfiction (CNF) in psychology and the sport sciences, to outline the value of one untapped CNF methodology: the hermit crab essay. We expand the methodological repertoire for CNF in arts based research by advocating for hermit crab CNFs that borrow from ready-made structures, to present ‘real research material’ in newly creative and accessible ways. We use the r/AmItheAsshole online advice community as our borrowed structure, to create examples ‘in action’ from a narrative study of running and fatherhood. We outline reflections researchers might consider if using this form of CNF.
KeywordsArts-based research
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ANZSRC Field of Research 2020390111. Physical education and development curriculum and pedagogy
Byline AffiliationsLaurentian University, Canada
University of Tasmania
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