Identity Construction and Illness Narratives in Persons with Disabilities - Paperback

by Chalotte Glintborg (Editor), Manuel L. de la Mata (Editor)

This book investigates how being diagnosed with various disabilities impacts on identity.

Author Biography

Chalotte Glintborg is a scientist from Aalborg University, Denmark, who specializes in rehabilitation psychology and holds a PhD in psychology. Her research has centred on exploring first-person perspectives on the emotional consequences of living with illness/disabilities, e.g. identity problems, distress, shame, and depression, etc.

Manuel L. de la Mata is full professor in the Department of Experimental Psychology at the University of Seville, Spain, and the head of the Laboratory of Human Activity Research Group and holds a PhD in psychology. His recent research has centred on the narrative construction of self and autobiographical memory in cultural context, and gender and culture.