“…This term, and similar ones such as canonical narratives (Bruner, 1990), dominant cultural narratives (Andrews, 2004), and hegemonic tales (Ewick & Silbey, 1995), refers to ‘culturally shared stories that… provide guidance for how to be a ‘good’ member of a culture’ (McLean & Syed, 2015, p. 320). Master narratives serve as a blueprint for all stories, constituting the vehicle we use to comprehend ourselves and others (Andrews, 2004), framing self‐perceptions, identity, and behavior (Lundholt et al , 2018, p. 3). Unlike the concepts of ideology, ethos, or values, master narratives assume the form of a story (Hammack, 2008), comprising its defining components, mentioned above.…”