Table 5.

Processes by which connection mechanisms influences outcome

Processes from connection mechanism to outcome	Impact on outcome + = positive impact - = negative impact
Change process 1: Identifying the presence of change in a narrative
Narrative Structure
Upward trajectory	+
Disjointed	–
Incomplete/Not a recovery story	–
Turning point	+
Circular	–
Change process 2: Interpreting the valence of change depicted within a narrative
Narrative Content
Possibility of achievements	+
Lack of perceived progress	–
Empowerment of the Narrator	+
Narrative Modality
Visual components	+/−
Change process 3: Recipient Internalisation of change depicted within a narrative
Noticing own achievements	+
Pessimism about the possibility of recovery	–
Gaining validation from narrative or narrator	+
Optimism about human nature	+
Reframing of experience	+