narrativelistening
nounUK /ˈnærətɪv ˈlɪsənɪŋ/
US /ˈnærətɪv ˈlɪsənɪŋ/
Listening closely to someone's story to understand how they feel.
The nurse used narrative listening to hear what mattered most to the patient.
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2. A research method that studies the stories people tell about their lives.
Her thesis used narrative listening to analyze interviews with refugees.
3. In medicine, paying close attention to patients' stories to guide care.
Narrative listening helped the doctor understand the patient's fear of surgery.
4. A teaching approach where students learn by hearing and retelling stories.
The teacher's narrative listening activities improved the children's vocabulary.