Embedding a sociological imagination in social work research: Using textual vignettes to explore practice
Qualitative Social Work: Research and Practice
Published online on August 05, 2026
Abstract
Qualitative Social Work, Ahead of Print.
Taking an example from mental health social work, this paper discusses how textual vignettes—short, fictional narratives—support data collection and analysis of practice. It is argued textual vignettes, henceforth referred to simply as vignettes, are an ...
Taking an example from mental health social work, this paper discusses how textual vignettes—short, fictional narratives—support data collection and analysis of practice. It is argued textual vignettes, henceforth referred to simply as vignettes, are an ...