Preferred identity as phoenix epiphanies for people immersed in their illness experiences. A qualitative study on autobiographies
The illness immersion condition prevents patients from enjoying everything worth living life for. In any case, according to Frank, this condition could represent one of the most insightful experiences towards understanding the meaning of life. Using the metaphor of phoenix (as a symbol of rebirth) t...
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University of Bologna
2021-03-01
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| Series: | Encyclopaideia |
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| Online Access: | https://encp.unibo.it/article/view/11669 |