Narrative Skills as Predictors of Resilience in Young Adults

Abstract

This article examines the role of narrative skills — the capacity to construct, organize, and articulate personal and fictional narratives — as predictors of resilience in young adults. Drawing from developmental psychology, linguistics, and narrative identity theory, we argue that narrative competence contributes to adaptive coping, emotional regulation, and a coherent sense of self. Evidence suggests that young adults with strong narrative skills demonstrate higher psychological resilience, better stress management, and more effective interpersonal functioning. The study integrates empirical findings, theoretical models, and structured data to elucidate mechanisms linking narrative quality and resilience outcomes. Implications for counseling, education, and therapeutic interventions are discussed, emphasizing narrative methods as tools for fostering resilience.