Narrative Identity

A person’s internalized and evolving life story, integrating the reconstructed past and imagined future to provide life with some degree of unity and purpose. See also life crafting. Contrast with narrative transportation.

Reference:

McAdams, D. P., & McLean, K. C. (2013). Narrative identity. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 22(3), 233-238. https://doi.org/10.1177/0963721413475622