Storytelling as a Psychological and Social Practice
Keywords:
narrative processes; identity reconstruction; emotional regulation; rehabilitation; higher educationAbstract
Storytelling, understood as the act of narrating personal or collective experiences, constitutes a fundamental practice at both psychological and social levels. The present article examines the role of storytelling as a tool for reflection, intervention, and personal development, with a focus on two distinct yet functionally comparable institutional contexts: the penitentiary environment and the academic setting. In the former, storytelling is approached as a mechanism for rehabilitation, emotional regulation, and identity reconstruction, while in the latter, it is conceptualized as an educational and reflective strategy that contributes to the consolidation of the academic community. The analysis highlights the cross-contextual potential of storytelling to facilitate learning, social integration, and the assumption of responsibility, regardless of the institutional framework.
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