Memorable Messages Embedded in Men’s Stories of Miscarriage: Extending Communicated Narrative Sense-Making and Memorable Message Theorizing

Horstman, Haley Kranstuber; Morrison, Shaye; McBride, M. Chad; Holman, Amanda

doi:10.1080/10410236.2021.1973718

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“…Narrative Sense-Making Amidst Illness. Prior research has highlighted the consequential role of storytelling in helping individuals make sense and meaning of their illness experiences (see Kranstuber Horstman et al, 2021). Sharing the story of one's illness experience (i.e., illness narrative) benefits the individual sharing the story and the individuals listening to the story (Koenig Kellas & Trees, 2013;Thompson, 2019).…”

Section: Autoimmune Disease In Emerging Adulthoodmentioning

confidence: 99%

“Being Sick Does Not Define You”: Communicated Narrative Sense-Making of Autoimmune Disease in Emerging Adult Women in the U.S.

Gunning,

Koenig Kellas

2023

Emerging Adulthood

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The onset of autoimmune disease (AD) in emerging adulthood is a disruptive illness experience that is difficult to make sense of. Compounded by hegemonic ideologies, including the master illness narrative of restitution and stereotype of the hysterical female patient, women with AD struggle with narrative coherency. Guided by the retrospective storytelling heuristic of communicated narrative sense-making theory (CNSM), the present study investigates the meanings, values, and beliefs found in emerging adult women’s narratives of AD onset and diagnosis. Using qualitative in-depth interviews, findings identify how young women experiencing disruptive chronic illness at a formative age make sense and meaning of their experience, highlighting the role of identity (re)construction and resistance to dominant narratives. Framed as lessons learned, themes include rediscovering trust in self, separating self from illness, creating and committing to new normals, challenging assumptions about illness, and recognizing privilege and disparities in care. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed.

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Section: Autoimmune Disease In Emerging Adulthoodmentioning

confidence: 99%