Cognitive scripts and narrative identity are shaped by structures of power

McLean, Kate C.; Pasupathi, Monisha; Syed, Moin

doi:10.1016/j.tics.2023.03.006

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“…Our concerns were motivated by conditions in a rural state in the northeastern United States, which has seen outmigration accelerate since 1990 along with persistent disparities in rural postsecondary outcomes, identity conflicts when rural youth transition to college, and emerging workforce gaps despite the presence of viable opportunities and training pathways. This research responds to recent calls to expand beyond individual-level analyses and focus on identity as a societal variable (Rogers, 2018;McLean et al, 2023).…”

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Youth identity and postsecondary decision making in a rural state: evidence of a College for All master narrative

Seaman,

Coppens,

Hartman

et al. 2023

Front. Educ.

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This study examined the normative messages that inform youth postsecondary decision making in a predominantly rural state in the northeastern U.S., focusing on the institutionalization and circulation of identity master narratives. Using a multi-level, ecological approach to sampling, the study interviewed 33 key informants in positions of influence in educational, workforce, and quality of life domains. Narrative analysis yielded evidence of a predominant master narrative – College for All – that participants described as a prescriptive expectation that youth and families orient their postsecondary planning toward four-year, residential baccalaureate degree programs. Both general and domain-specific aspects of this master narrative are elaborated, as well as findings indicating that the College for All ideology appears to both obscure and stigmatize the development and institutionalization of alternative postsecondary pathways. Implications for rural communities, rural mobility, and future research on narratives informing postsecondary options for youth are discussed.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 93%

Youth identity and postsecondary decision making in a rural state: evidence of a College for All master narrative

Seaman,

Coppens,

Hartman

et al. 2023

Front. Educ.

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“…Narratives, or structured stories, are powerful tools in shaping our understanding and response to the climate emergency [22,23]. They transform complex scientific data into relatable stories, stirring emotions and driving action.…”

Section: The Power Of Narratives In the Climate Emergencymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The significance of narratives, especially those crafted into engaging stories, is crucial in shaping perceptions and influencing decisions, particularly in the context of climate action. These narratives adeptly translate complex scientific concepts into emotionally resonant and relatable tales, thereby motivating individuals to engage in significant actions [22,28]. Beyond merely presenting data, these narratives offer a vivid portrayal of the real-life impacts of climate change and propose viable solutions.…”

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Navigating Carbon Offsetting: How User Expertise Influences Digital Platform Engagement

Armisen,

de-Uribe-Gil,

Arimany-Serrat

2024

Sustainability

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Exploring the nexus of technology and sustainability, this research delves into user engagement patterns on digital carbon offsetting platforms such as KlimaDAO. Drawing from the digital platform and storytelling literature, a set of hypotheses is put to the test using data from KlimaDAO’s initiative, which includes 1331 carbon offsets from 524 individuals. A stepwise logistic regression analysis confirms a curvilinear relationship: experts typically opt for a moderate level of offsetting, while the behavior of regular users spans a broad spectrum, from minimal to substantial offsetting. The analysis also confirms that experts are inclined to share their stories with a sense of optimism, whereas regular users seek out green credentials and prioritize high-quality carbon offsets. These insights not only enrich academic discourse but also have practical implications, underscoring the need to design carbon offsetting platforms that harness the positive narratives of experts while meeting the needs of regular users.

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“…To center the study of paradox is to be adaptive in our understandings of students' multifaceted experiences, including developing more sophisticated interventions that attend both to students' inner psychological understandings and to their structural realities . In line with intersectionality, a psychological‐structural lens is essential for understanding what it means to exist at the margins, including how individual realities and structures are “inseparable” (see McLean et al., 2023, p. 805). Such a lens highlights how meaning‐making processes, while deeply intimate and personal, are also governed by systems of power (Anzaldúa, 2015; Covarrubias, 2023; Fryberg & Townsend, 2008).…”

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Paradoxes, uncertainty, and resistance: A psychology of meaning‐making at the margins

Covarrubias,

Laiduc

2024

Social & Personality Psych

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The college transition is a multifaceted experience. Navigating the unfamiliar terrain of college allows for tremendous growth and self‐discovery while simultaneously evoking fear and uncertainty as students encounter new struggles. How students come to make sense of their transition experiences, especially moments of struggle, informs how they come to define who they are, who they can become, and where they belong. Robust psychological investigation has advanced three motivations for making sense of struggle: the need to understand, the need for self‐integrity, and the need to belong. Scholars target these motivations to design educational interventions and improve outcomes for students from marginalized backgrounds. What is missing is an exploration of how the uncertainty and marginalization arising from negotiating multiple social worlds can incite paradoxical expectations, messages, and cues that shape these three motivations for meaning‐making. In this paper, we aim to nuance these three motivations by attending to paradoxes. Unearthing the paradoxes lurking within each motivation advances a better understanding of what it means to make meaning from the margins and, consequently, offers new directions and possibilities for psychological research.

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Cognitive scripts and narrative identity are shaped by structures of power

Cited by 11 publications

References 71 publications

Youth identity and postsecondary decision making in a rural state: evidence of a College for All master narrative

Youth identity and postsecondary decision making in a rural state: evidence of a College for All master narrative

Navigating Carbon Offsetting: How User Expertise Influences Digital Platform Engagement

Paradoxes, uncertainty, and resistance: A psychology of meaning‐making at the margins

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