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Practical memory concerns in adulthood.

Celinda M Reese1, Katie E Cherry

  • 1Department of Psychology, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater 74078, USA. rcelind@okstate.edu

International Journal of Aging & Human Development
|November 30, 2004
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Adults across age groups share similar memory recall, management, and mnemonic strategies. Differences emerge in difficult-to-recall information, desired memory improvements, and fears of memory aging.

Area of Science:

  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Adult Development

Background:

  • Memory concerns are prevalent throughout adulthood.
  • Understanding age-related differences in memory beliefs is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate practical memory concerns in young, middle-aged, and older adults.
  • To compare memory self-efficacy, management, remediation, and fears across adult age groups.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study design.
  • Utilized seven open-ended questions to gather data on memory experiences.
  • Participants included young, middle-aged, and community-dwelling older adults.

Main Results:

  • High similarity across age groups in easily recalled information, mnemonic usage, and bothersome/non-bothersome forgetting.

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  • Significant differences observed in difficult-to-recall information, desired memory improvements, and fears of memory aging.
  • Age-related variations in memory beliefs and concerns are evident.

    • Conclusions:

    • Adult memory concerns show both continuity and change across the lifespan.
    • Findings inform interventions and support for memory health in aging adults.
    • Memory self-perceptions and anxieties evolve with age.