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  • 1Philosophy and Cognitive Sciences, Institute of Simulation and Training, University of Central Florida, USA. gallaghr@mail.ucf.edu

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Analyzing psychopathological narratives is complex due to phenomenological and hermeneutical factors. Narrative distance in non-pathological subjects offers insights into dissociation, with dual interpretations possible.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Psychopathology
  • Narrative Analysis

Background:

  • Interpreting narratives from individuals with psychopathological conditions presents unique challenges.
  • Phenomenological and hermeneutical considerations complicate the analysis of these narratives.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review analytic approaches for psychopathological narratives.
  • To explore the concept of narrative distance in non-pathological subjects.
  • To discuss potential interpretations of narrative distance concerning dissociation.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of analytic approaches to psychopathological narratives.
  • Summary of an empirical study on narrative distance in non-pathological individuals.

Main Results:

  • Narrative interpretation is influenced by complex phenomenological and hermeneutical factors.
  • Empirical data on narrative distance in non-pathological subjects was analyzed.

Conclusions:

  • The interpretation of psychopathological narratives requires careful consideration of subjective experience and meaning-making.
  • Findings on narrative distance in non-pathological groups may offer insights into dissociative phenomena, warranting further investigation.