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The Emergence of Narrative Identity
Author(s) -
McLean Kate C.
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
social and personality psychology compass
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.699
H-Index - 53
ISSN - 1751-9004
DOI - 10.1111/j.1751-9004.2008.00124.x
Subject(s) - narrative , narrative identity , storytelling , psychology , identity (music) , narrative criticism , personality , narrative inquiry , identity formation , social psychology , narrative history , social identity approach , emotional valence , personality development , cultural identity , narrative network , social identity theory , developmental psychology , self concept , aesthetics , social group , cognition , literature , art , philosophy , feeling , neuroscience
This paper reviews the current research on narrative identity. Narrative identity is quickly becoming accepted as a promising process approach to self‐development in a variety of fields, including developmental, clinical, cultural, personality, and social psychology. This paper reviews factors surrounding the emergence of narrative identity in adolescence, relations between narrative patterns and age and personality, as well as factors that are important to developing a coherent narrative identity, such as the emotional valence of experience, storytelling, and culture. Finally, new and emerging issues are raised for those interested in the study of narrative identity, with a particular focus on narratives that are difficult to tell and may violate cultural norms.