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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Anthropology
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Storytelling is a fundamental human activity with deep evolutionary roots.
  • Narrative sharing shapes individual and collective experiences.
  • The therapeutic potential of storytelling is increasingly recognized in healthcare.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the significance of storytelling for human well-being.
  • To examine the evolutionary role of narrative.
  • To understand how story sharing impacts embodied experiences and health.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review synthesizing research on storytelling, evolution, and medicine.
  • Analysis of anthropological and psychological studies on narrative.
  • Case studies on the application of storytelling in medical contexts.

Main Results:

  • Storytelling played a crucial role in human evolution, facilitating social cohesion and knowledge transfer.
  • Narrative sharing provides a framework for understanding and communicating embodied experiences.
  • Storytelling interventions in medicine demonstrate potential for improving patient well-being and health outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Storytelling is integral to human health and well-being across evolutionary and contemporary contexts.
  • Integrating narrative practices into medicine can enhance patient care and therapeutic efficacy.
  • Further research into the neurobiological and psychological mechanisms of storytelling is warranted.