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Julia Dimitrova1, Leonard J Simms1
1Department of Psychology.
Personality Disorders
|September 27, 2021
Summary
Narrative coherence, the integration of one's life story, was examined alongside personality functioning. Contrary to predictions, narrative coherence did not predict personality functioning but was linked to extraversion and psychosocial adjustment.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Psychopathology
- Personality Psychology
Background:
- Narrative coherence reflects self-unity, integrating past, present, and future goals.
- Personality functioning involves stable self/other representations and relationships.
- The Life Story Interview assesses narrative coherence, while the Levels of Personality Functioning Scale assesses personality functioning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between narrative coherence and personality functioning.
- To explore the broader nomological network of narrative coherence.
- To integrate narrative identity with structural models of personality pathology.
Main Methods:
- Assessed narrative coherence using the Life Story Interview.
- Evaluated personality functioning via clinician ratings on the Levels of Personality Functioning Scale.
- Studied a psychiatric sample (N = 134) and general population.
Main Results:
- Narrative coherence did not serve as a marker for personality functioning.
- An association was found between narrative coherence and extraversion.
- Evidence supported a link between narrative coherence and psychosocial functioning.
Conclusions:
- Narrative coherence is distinct from personality functioning.
- Findings contribute to understanding the integration of narrative identity and personality structure.
- Further research is needed to clarify the role of narrative coherence in psychopathology.
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