narrative memory
[ˈnærətɪv ˈmɛməri]
nounpl: narrative memories
memória narrativa
1. A type of autobiographical memory that involves the recall of personal experiences organized as a coherent story or narrative, including temporal and causal connections between events
Her narrative memory of childhood allowed her to reconstruct the sequence of events that led to her family's immigration.
Sua memória narrativa da infância permitiu que ela reconstruísse a sequência de eventos que levaram à imigração de sua família.
2. The cognitive ability to remember and recount personal life events as interconnected stories rather than isolated facts
Narrative memory helps us understand our identity by connecting past experiences into a meaningful life story.
A memória narrativa nos ajuda a entender nossa identidade conectando experiências passadas em uma história de vida significativa.
3. Memory that is structured linguistically, organized temporally, and shaped by personal interpretation and meaning-making
The therapist worked with patients to strengthen their narrative memory as part of trauma recovery.
O terapeuta trabalhou com pacientes para fortalecer sua memória narrativa como parte da recuperação de traumas.
The concept of narrative memory is increasingly important in both Brazilian and American psychology, particularly in therapeutic contexts and trauma treatment. In Brazil, there is growing interest in narrative therapy (terapia narrativa) as a clinical approach, making this terminology relevant in mental health discussions. In the USA, narrative memory research significantly influences educational practices, memory studies, and understanding of identity formation.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to piece together narrative memory
narrative memory framework
coherent narrative memory
fragmented narrative memory
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