Exploring the Incommensurability of the Interview in Postqualitative Research: A Narrative Practice-Informed Approach

My starting point in this paper is the question of whether the interview, as a method to contribute knowledge, has become incommensurable and thus superfluous within post-qualitative research frameworks. I take seriously the critiques posited by scholars in the field of post-qualitative inquiry and seek to clarify the generative possibilities of aligning interviews with a post-structural paradigm. My incorporation of narrative practices into this exploration not only grounds the discussion in a narrative practice-based methodology but also offers readers practical ideas for addressing the challenges of paradigmatic congruency. This approach signals a methodological innovation, and I propose a practical process for scholars, researchers, and practitioners interested in reflecting on their interview practices and methodological responsibilities. In doing so, I hope this paper can serve as a resource for those seeking to navigate the intricate landscape of qualitative research methodologies, contributing to ongoing discussions and advancing the field with narrative-practice informed research practices.