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Research Article
The relationship between personal and collective identity: A narrative analysis of a campus ministry community
Article first published online: 6 NOV 2000
DOI: 10.1002/1520-6629(200009)28:5<517::AID-JCOP5>3.0.CO;2-A
Copyright © 2000 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Issue
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Journal of Community Psychology
Special Issue: Qualitative Research on the Narratives of Spirtually-Based Communities
Volume 28, Issue 5, pages 517–528, September 2000
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How to Cite
Mankowski, E. S. and Thomas, E. (2000), The relationship between personal and collective identity: A narrative analysis of a campus ministry community. J. Community Psychol., 28: 517–528. doi: 10.1002/1520-6629(200009)28:5<517::AID-JCOP5>3.0.CO;2-A
Publication History
- Issue published online: 6 NOV 2000
- Article first published online: 6 NOV 2000
Funded by
- National Science Foundation predoctoral fellowship
- Department of Veteran Affairs Health Services Research and Development Service
- Office of Academic Affiliations
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Abstract
Analyzed the community narrative of a student religious community using participant observation, structured interviews, and document analysis. Themes of the narrative included the value of accepting others' differences as diversity, the value of creating and building places where people feel “at home,” the importance of personal growth through asking open and honest questions, and healing past hurt. Social organization and processes in the campus ministry reflected these narrative themes, indicating the translation of the narrative into practice. Personal stories told by individual members also reflected these themes, suggesting that community narratives are a powerful psychological resource used by members to develop and maintain personal identity. © 2000 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.