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A Narrative Policy Framework: Clear Enough to Be Wrong?

2010; Wiley; Volume: 38; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1111/j.1541-0072.2010.00364.x

1541-0072

Michael D. Jones, Mark K. McBeth,

Political Influence and Corporate Strategies

Policy Studies JournalVolume 38, Issue 2 p. 329-353 A Narrative Policy Framework: Clear Enough to Be Wrong? Michael D. Jones, Corresponding Author Michael D. Jones University of OklahomaMichael D. Jones is a currently doctoral candidate at the University of Oklahoma. Starting in fall 2010, he will begin a post doc appointment at the Edmond J. Safra Foundation Center for Ethics at Harvard University. His research focuses on theories of the policy process, public opinion, and environmental policy. Mark K. McBeth is a professor of Political Science at Idaho State University. His research focuses on theories of the policy process, interest groups, and environmental policy. Search for more papers by this authorMark K. McBeth, Corresponding Author Mark K. McBeth Idaho State UniversityMichael D. Jones is a currently doctoral candidate at the University of Oklahoma. Starting in fall 2010, he will begin a post doc appointment at the Edmond J. Safra Foundation Center for Ethics at Harvard University. His research focuses on theories of the policy process, public opinion, and environmental policy. Mark K. McBeth is a professor of Political Science at Idaho State University. His research focuses on theories of the policy process, interest groups, and environmental policy. Search for more papers by this author Michael D. Jones, Corresponding Author Michael D. Jones University of OklahomaMichael D. Jones is a currently doctoral candidate at the University of Oklahoma. Starting in fall 2010, he will begin a post doc appointment at the Edmond J. Safra Foundation Center for Ethics at Harvard University. His research focuses on theories of the policy process, public opinion, and environmental policy. Mark K. McBeth is a professor of Political Science at Idaho State University. His research focuses on theories of the policy process, interest groups, and environmental policy. Search for more papers by this authorMark K. McBeth, Corresponding Author Mark K. McBeth Idaho State UniversityMichael D. Jones is a currently doctoral candidate at the University of Oklahoma. Starting in fall 2010, he will begin a post doc appointment at the Edmond J. Safra Foundation Center for Ethics at Harvard University. His research focuses on theories of the policy process, public opinion, and environmental policy. Mark K. McBeth is a professor of Political Science at Idaho State University. His research focuses on theories of the policy process, interest groups, and environmental policy. Search for more papers by this author First published: 23 April 2010 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1541-0072.2010.00364.xCitations: 397Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat Abstract Narratives are increasingly subject to empirical study in a wide variety of disciplines. However, in public policy, narratives are thought of almost exclusively as a poststructural concept outside the realm of empirical study. In this paper, after reviewing the major literature on narratives, we argue that policy narratives can be studied using systematic empirical approaches and introduce a “Narrative Policy Framework” (NPF) for elaboration and empirical testing. The NPF defines narrative structure and narrative content. We then discuss narrative at the micro level of analysis and examine how narratives impact individual attitudes and hence aggregate public opinion. Similarly, we examine strategies for the studying of group and elite behavior using the NPF. We conclude with seven hypotheses for researchers interested in elaborating the framework. Citing Literature Volume38, Issue2May 2010Pages 329-353 RelatedInformation