Validation of the Narrative Emplotment Scale and its correlations with well-being and psychological adjustment.
British journal of psychology (London, England : 1953) November 1, 2009 Eric D Hill, Heather K Terrell, Steven Hladkyj et al. 4 citations
People who connect chance events and unchosen experiences into meaningful stories tend to hold paranormal beliefs, have mystical experiences, and be more absorbed in experiences. Those with an external locus of control, intrinsic religiosity, and higher well-being and life satisfaction also score higher on narrative emplotment. However, the effect of this meaning-making on psychological adjustment depends on individuals' coping strategies. Narrative emplotment mediates the link between religiosity and well-being, but it can negatively affect well-being through a chance locus of control. This type of meaning-making is important for understanding religious and spiritual beliefs and their impact on psychological adjustment.