Selfnarration
Self-narration refers to the act of telling or recounting one’s own experiences, thoughts, and life events. In literary and media contexts it usually takes the form of a first-person narration or an autobiographical voice that presents the narrator as a character with perspective and memory. In psychology and cognitive science the term is used to describe the construction and ongoing shaping of a self-narrative—the internal storyline through which people interpret and integrate events, memories, and identities.
Forms and devices: External self-narration appears as spoken or written reports to others, such as diaries,
Functions: Self-narration serves meaning-making, identity construction, memory organization, and coping. It helps establish coherence and continuity
In literature and media: First-person narrators and inner voices affect readers’ or viewers’ empathy, moral judgment,
Psychology and research: Researchers study self-narratives through life-story interviews, narrative coding, and autobiographical reasoning—examining themes such
Limitations: Self-narration is inherently subjective and susceptible to memory biases, social desirability, and cultural norms. Ethical