Binding: Paperback
Description: * 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.
Title: Introducing Narrative Psychology
Author(s): Crossley Michele
Publisher: Open University Press
Barcode: 9780335202904
Pages: 192 Pages
Publication Date: 2/1/2000
Category: The Self, Ego, Identity, Personality