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Introducing Narrative Psychology - Self, Trauma And The Construction Of Meaning (Paperback, Ed)
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Introducing Narrative Psychology - Self, Trauma And The Construction Of Meaning (Paperback, Ed)
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* What is narrative psychology?
* How is the experience of 'self' linked to language, narratives
and other people?
* What is the role of time, morality, power and control in the
construction of identity?
This introductory textbook presents a coherent overview of the
theory, methodology and potential application of narrative
psychological approaches. It compares narrative psychology with
other social constructionist approaches and argues that the
experience of self only takes on meaning through specific
linguistic, historical and social structures. The author shows how
the choice of one narrative over another - for example arising out
of dominant narrative structures of power and control - can have
serious social and psychological implications for the construction
of images of self, responsibility, blame and morality.
Theoretical approaches are introduced and an overview of methods is
provided, encouraging individuals to apply these theories to their
own autobiographies. Such theories are further illustrated with
case-study material drawing on physical illness (HIV infection) and
childhood sexual abuse. Each of these issues is examined in a way
which demonstrates how different contemporary narratives and
discourses are used to construct meaning and a sense of coherent
identity in the face of traumatic events which break down temporal
coherence and order. Taken as a whole, this book represents
essential reading for students and researchers interested in
narrative psychology.
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