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Redemption narrative: a personal story structure where bad

Redemption narrative: a personal story structure where bad experiences are framed as leading to good outcomes, which research shows produces greater resilience, well-being, and generativity than contamination narratives

Why This Is a Definition

Genus: story structure where bad leads to good. Differentia: produces resilience (McAdams research).

Source Lessons

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Redemption narratives

Stories where bad experiences lead to good outcomes produce more resilience.

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Contamination narratives

Stories where good experiences are ruined by bad events produce more helplessness.

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