Carolyn Ellis Series

Carolyn Ellis is widely recognized as an originator and developer of autoethnography, a reflexive approach to research, writing, and storytelling that connects the autobiographical and personal to the cultural, social, and political. Her work is valued for its ability to bridge personal experience with broader social and cultural contexts. Ellis focuses on themes such as intimate relationships, caregiving, health and illness, and research ethics, presenting her insights through compelling and empathetic storytelling. Her methodological contributions have shaped a generation of researchers seeking a deeper understanding of human experience.