Narrative form and identity in the conventionalization of memories of national histories / Forma narrativa e identidad en la convencionalización del recuerdo de historias nacionales

Ignacio Brescó*, Alberto Rosa

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Abstract

This paper studies the effect of narrative forms on the remembering of historical accounts. Drawing on Bartlett’s method of repeated reproduction, we analyse how two different historical versions of the Irish conflict — constructed with the same historical events but through different narrative forms — are remembered in three recall sessions by subjects with different national feelings of belonging (Spanish and Basque) and positions in relation to that conflict. The conventionalization and rationalization of memories is also analysed by examining the transformation of the material in the three sessions. Results show two different recall profiles resulting from each version of the story. While in the pro-Irish version repressive events justifying the struggle for Irish independence were more remembered, the pro-British version is reconstructed on those more institutional events that legitimize the maintenance of the United Kingdom. The bias of the narrative form on the remembering of the stories is discussed in regard to history teaching.

OriginalsprogEngelsk
TidsskriftEstudios de Psicologia
Vol/bind38
Udgave nummer1
Sider (fra-til)198-229
Antal sider32
ISSN0210-9395
DOI
StatusUdgivet - 2 jan. 2017

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