Expanding the qualitative repertoire in organizational research: a framework for hybrid reflexive narrative inquiry

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DOI 10.1108/jts-06-2025-0027

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PurposeThis paper introduces Hybrid Reflexive Narrative Inquiry (HRNI), a novel methodological framework designed to address the complex interplay of organizational research's temporal, contextual, and reflexive dimensions, overcoming limitations inherent in traditional qualitative approaches.Design/methodology/approachDrawing on the Structuration Theory, Power and Politics Theory, and Institutional Theory, HRNI integrates longitudinal narrative analysis, contextual embedding, and reflexive triangulation. The methodological approach includes repeated interviews, reflective journaling, and contextual observations, systematically synthesizing micro-level narratives with macro-level organizational structures.FindingsHRNI reveals hidden dynamics, such as informal power structures, evolving identities, and the interplay between agency and structure, enabling researchers to connect individual narratives with broader systemic influences. The approach enhances methodological rigor, yielding nuanced insights into the complexity and dynamics of organizational change.Research limitations/implicationsDue to its intensive longitudinal and reflexive components, HRNI requires substantial time and resources, which may limit its wider application. Future research should explore digital adaptations and cross-cultural validations to broaden HRNI's accessibility and generalizability.Originality/valueHRNI significantly advances qualitative research methodologies by seamlessly integrating temporal, contextual, and reflexive dimensions. It provides scholars and practitioners with a transformative tool for understanding and addressing organizational complexities.

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Islam, Mohammad Shahidul BRAC University Business School, Dhaka, Bangladesh

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