One way in which individuals construct their narrative identity is by making self-event connections, which are often linked to better functioning. Being unable to make connections is related to identity discontinuity and psychopathology. Work in the general population corroborates this association, but also highlights the importance of focusing on specific aspects of these connections and on vulnerable populations.

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严重精神病态青少年自我事件联系与人格功能的关系

个人构建其叙事身份的一种方式是建立自我事件联系，这通常与更好的功能相关联。无法建立联系与身份不连续和精神病理学有关。在一般人群中开展的工作证实了这种关联，但也强调了关注这些联系的特定方面和弱势群体的重要性。