Abstract
In this chapter, we elaborate on how stories can be used to provide meaning in life via two very different pathways: the personal and deep reflection on the personal past to construct meaning-laden stories about how one has come to be and the humorous entertainment-oriented storytelling that provides a sense of social connection and purpose. We review research on narrative identity and the importance of using personal stories to understand the self and construct an identity. We also expand prior work on identity deep and identity light to better understand different mechanisms for defining the self and finding meaning in life.
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McLean, K. C., & Morrison-Cohen, S. (2013). But wait, it gets even weirder⋯: The meaning of stories. In The Experience of Meaning in Life: Classical Perspectives, Emerging Themes, and Controversies (pp. 201–212). Springer Netherlands. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-6527-6_16
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