Communicated Narrative Sense-Making Theory: Assumptions, Heuristics, Propositions, Elaborations, and Operationalizations
Abstract
Communicated narrative sense-making theory (CNSM) examines the content, process, and application of stories, storytelling, and storylistening along with the connection between these practices and psychosocial and relational functioning. In this special issue celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Journal of Family Communication, the current article offers a comprehensive and updated overview of CNSM theory’s assumptions, heuristics, propositions, elaborations, and operationalizations with the overarching goals of guiding researchers on a path to studying storytelling and improving people’s lives.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Attachment and Relationship Dynamics
Counseling
Therapy
and Family Dynamics
Identity
Memory
and Therapy
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Journal of Family Communication
- Publisher
- Informa UK Limited
- Volume
- 26
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 246–267
- Publication date
- 26 June 2026
- Language
- EN