Narrative analysis is a research methodology that focuses on the study of stories or narratives as a way to understand the experiences, perspectives, and meanings of individuals or groups. It involves examining the structure, content, and context of narratives to uncover underlying themes, patterns, and implications. Researchers using narrative analysis often use techniques such as coding, thematic analysis, and discourse analysis to analyze and interpret the narratives they are studying. This approach is commonly used in fields such as sociology, psychology, anthropology, and communication studies to explore personal experiences, cultural practices, identity construction, and social phenomena.