Introduction
Thank you for participating in this research study. We are investigating how storytelling practices relate to psychological well-being and professional effectiveness. Your honest responses will contribute to the scientific understanding of narrative engagement and its potential benefits.

Definitions for this survey:

- Storytelling: Any form of narrative sharing, including reading, listening, watching, creating, or sharing stories

- Stories: Narratives in any format (books, films, podcasts, social media, personal anecdotes, etc.)

- Digital storytelling: Stories shared through digital platforms (social media, apps, online videos, podcasts)
Instructions
Please respond to each statement by selecting the option that best represents your level of agreement: 1 = Strongly Disagree 2 = Disagree 3 = Neither Agree nor Disagree 4 = Agree 5 = Strongly Agree

Your responses will remain confidential and will only be used for research purposes.
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SECTION 1: STORYTELLING ENGAGEMENT

(5-point Likert scale: 1=Strongly Disagree, 2=Disagree, 3=Neutral, 4=Agree, 5=Strongly Agree)

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* 1. I frequently share personal stories with others.

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* 2. I create my own stories through writing, social media, or other means.

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* 3. I rarely make time for storytelling activities.

SECTION 2: EMOTIONAL REGULATION THROUGH STORIES

(5-point Likert scale: 1=Strongly Disagree, 2=Disagree, 3=Neutral, 4=Agree, 5=Strongly Agree)

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* 4. Stories help me understand and process my emotions.

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* 5. Stories rarely help me feel better when I'm upset.

SECTION 3: SOCIAL CONNECTION THROUGH STORIES

(5-point Likert scale: 1=Strongly Disagree, 2=Disagree, 3=Neutral, 4=Agree, 5=Strongly Agree)

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* 6. Stories help me understand other people's perspectives.

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* 7. I feel closer to people when we share stories together.

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* 8. Stories have increased my empathy for others.

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* 9. I don't find that stories help me relate to other people.

SECTION 4: MEANING-MAKING AND IDENTITY

(5-point Likert scale: 1=Very Unlikely, 2=Unlikely, 3=Neutral, 4=Likely, 5=Very Likely)

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* 10. Stories help me make sense of challenging life events.

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* 11. Creating or sharing stories gives me a sense of control over my life narrative.

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* 12. Stories help me understand who I am as a person.

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* 13. Stories don't help me understand my life better.

SECTION 5: PROFESSIONAL/WORKPLACE STORYTELLING

(5-point Likert scale: 1=Very Unlikely, 2=Unlikely, 3=Neutral, 4=Likely, 5=Very Likely)

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* 14. My workplace uses storytelling effectively to communicate strategy, clarify decisions, and drive action.

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* 15. It’s safe and inclusive to share work-appropriate stories here (diverse voices invited, consent and de-identification norms followed).

SECTION 6: DIGITAL STORYTELLING PREFERENCES

Rate your level of agreement with the following statements from 1-5
(Digital Storytelling = pics/videos/podcasts/social media videos)

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* 16. Digital tools make it easier for me to create and share stories.

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* 17. Digital storytelling helps me connect with people I don’t know personally.

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* 18. I prefer traditional storytelling formats over digital ones.

CULTURAL STORYTELLING BACKGROUND

Rate your level of agreement with the following statements from 1-5

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* 19. Storytelling was important in my family while growing up.

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* 20. I learned about my cultural heritage through family stories.

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* 21. My cultural background influences how I tell stories today.

DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION

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* 22. Have you ever been in recovery—or are you currently in recovery—for any condition (e.g., mental health, substance use, chronic illness, injury, or trauma)?

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* 23. Age range:

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* 24. Gender:

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* 25. Profession:

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* 26. Years of experience in your field:

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* 27. Cultural/Ethnic background:

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* 28. Choose your favorite types of storytelling mediums (can choose as many as you like).

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