The experience of being in a long-distance, dual-student couple relationship : an autoethnographic examination
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Authors
Wilson, Amanda M.
Advisor
Stamp, Glen H.
Issue Date
1999
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Thesis (M.A.)
Department
Department of Communication Studies
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Abstract
Autoethnography is a self-reflexive form of ethnography. Autoethnography has been conducted using diverse techniques. This research employs the autoethnographic approach using a personal narrative. Personal narrative texts are subjective, provocative and provide insight into lived experience. The researcher’s personal narrative is used to examine the subjective, lived experience of being in a dual-student, non-married, long-distance relationship. Both critiques and arguments for the use of autoethnography and personal narrative are reviewed. Directions for future research on long-distance, dual-student couples are explored as well as directions for the autoethnographic approach.