Narrative Psychology

Author: Ma Yibo, Zhong Hua
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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: Narrative psychology proposes that psychology should study people's life stories. Stories themselves reflect the process of individual psychological development and change. Personality and self are also brought into existence through the process of telling life stories. When we want to share our inner feelings with others, we tell our own stories; when we want to understand others' inner feelings, we listen to their stories. If you want to know someone well, the best way is to understand their life story. Life unfolds in stories, and human nature is expressed through stories. This book is one of the series on new developments in psychology. Based on a wealth of first-hand materials, the authors explore the background and origins of narrative psychology, elaborate on its theoretical foundations and research methods, introduce its application research in fields such as psychological therapy, and discuss the contributions of narrative psychology, academic criticisms, and future development trends. The book is well-structured, clear in its viewpoints, rich in evidence, and fluent in language. It is believed that readers will broaden their horizons, gain insights into the new dynamics and directions of psychology, enhance their knowledge, and lay a theoretical foundation for innovative psychological research through reading this book.