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Continuity of phenomenology and (in)consistency of content of meaningful autobiographical memories.
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Consciousness and cognition [Conscious Cogn] 2016 May; Vol. 42, pp. 15-25. Date of Electronic Publication: 2016 Mar 08. - Publication Year :
- 2016
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Abstract
- Phenomenology is a critical component of autobiographical memory retrieval; it reflects both (a) memory-specific features and (b) stable individual differences. Few studies have tested phenomenology longitudinally. The present work examined the continuity of memory phenomenology in a sample of Italians adults (N=105) over a 4-week period. Participants retrieved two 'key' personal memories, a Turning Point and an Early Childhood Memory, rated the phenomenology of each memory, and completed measures of personality, psychological distress and subjective well-being. Phenomenological ratings were moderately stable over time (median correlation >.40), regardless of memory content. Personality traits, psychological distress and well-being were associated with phenomenology cross-sectionally and with changes in phenomenology over time. These results suggest that how individuals re-experience their most important personal memories is relatively consistent over time and shaped by both trait and state aspects of psychological functioning.<br /> (Copyright © 2016 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1090-2376
- Volume :
- 42
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Consciousness and cognition
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 26967757
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.concog.2016.02.011