Narrative identity is the internalized, evolving story of the self that each person crafts to
provide his or her life with a sense of purpose and unity. A proliferation of empirical research …

Research has paradoxically linked awareness of illness to both better function outcomes
and lesser hope and self-esteem. One possible explanation for these findings is that …

An integrative psychological concept that bridges the sciences and humanities, narrative
identity is the internalized and evolving story a person invents to explain how he or she has …

The hypothesis that the ability to construct a coherent account of personal experience is
reflective, or predictive, of psychological adjustment cuts across numerous domains of …

Drawing on philosophy, the history of psychology and the natural sciences, this book
proposes a new theoretical foundation for the psychology of the life course. It features the …

In the narrative metaphor of psychotherapy, clients transform themselves by changing their
life stories. According to, the construction of change occurs from the expansion of unique …

Abstract Objectives To explore:(i) How elite and professional sport culture might steer
individuals towards particular stories, identities, and actions;(ii) How athletes navigate or …

While identity disturbance has long been considered one of the defining features of
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), the present study marks only the third empirical …

What is life really like for the elite athlete? How does the experience of being a professional
sports person differ from the popular perceptions of fans, journalists or academics? Why …

Through narrative methodology this study explores the processes and consequences of
identity development among young elite athletes, with particular reference to the influence of …