This article focuses on the methodological process in examining a portion of one in-depth interview with a formerly chronically homeless man. Implications for housing policy with chronically homeless populations and the role of narrative analysis in social work research are discussed. Data was analyzed using models of narrative analysis developed by Gee (1985, 1986, 1991); Labov (1982, 1987; Labov & Waletsky, 1967); and Richardson (1993). This article demonstrates first, the utility of narrative analysis in social work research, and second, how narrative analysis reveals important insights into understanding the chronically homeless population.

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叙事分析：理解一个无家可归者的故事

本文着重探讨在与一位长期无家可归的人进行的一次深度访谈的一部分中所采用的方法学过程。讨论了长期无家可归人口对住房政策的影响以及叙事分析在社会工作研究中的作用。使用Gee（1985，1986，1991）开发的叙事分析模型分析数据。Labov（1982，1987; Labov＆Waletsky，1967）; 和Richardson（1993）。本文首先展示了叙事分析在社会工作研究中的实用性，其次，叙事分析如何揭示了对理解长期无家可归者的重要见解。