Abstract
Fictional narrative experience is assumed to have a profound impact on human behavior, but the possible outcomes and the processes through which fictional narrative experience influence behaviors have rarely been studied. This paper introduces a model of the consequences of fictional narrative experience through transportation and transformation processes. We discuss a framework for understanding the effects of fictional narrative experience, distinguishing affective and behavioral effects, and temporality of effects (short-term or persistent). Exemplary outcomes of fictional narrative experience are presented, including recovery, creativity and interpersonal behavior. Finally, we propose that the effects of fictional narrative experience are dependent upon a person's frame of reference, as well the extent to which a reader can identify with the main characters, the perceived usefulness of a narrative, and degree of verisimilitude in the narrative.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 361-370 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Review of General Psychology |
Volume | 15 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Dec 2011 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Fictional narrative
- Organizational behavior
- Transformation
- Transportation
- Verisimilitude
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Psychology