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Showing 1 to 4 of 4 for “"self-story"”.
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The Fiber of South Carolina Higher Education Philanthropy: A Historical Case Analysis of James C. Self and the Self Family Foundation
… seeking to increase institutional support. The Self story is one of personal and local giving. By reviewing the Self story, those charged with institutional fund raising can examine their relationships with local communities and potential local donors.</p> <p> The application of Russ Alan Prince …
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The connection between the decision to join a secular Jewish-oriented group and perceived Jewish identity: A comparative study between American and Israeli joiners
<p>The literature about self-identity views the self as socially constructed, constantly revised, and providing the individual with a narrative of continuity despite change (Shu-Fang Dien, 2000; McAdams, 1985). In this study, identity literature and the narrative approach were used theoretically …
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A Change of Heart: Internal Narratives, Forgiveness & Health
… I explore the ways in which humans are storytelling beings, revealing the interconnectivity we experience with our shared histories, and the role of forgiveness in our ability to heal. Personal stories and narratives will come to be seen as vital ways for all to be able to forgive, which …
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Alzheimer's Disease Narratives and the Myth of Human Being
The ‘loss of self’ trope is a pervasive shorthand for the prototypical process of Alzheimer's disease (AD) in the popular imagination. Turned into an effect of disease, the disappearance of the self accommodates a biomedical story of progressive deterioration and the further medicalization of AD, a …