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  • Cognitive psychology
  • Gerontology
  • Psychometrics

Background:

  • Beliefs about memory significantly impact older adults' concerns and performance.
  • Assessing memory beliefs is crucial for understanding aging and cognitive health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the General Beliefs About Memory Instrument (GBMI) and Personal Beliefs About Memory Instrument (PBMI).
  • To compare traditional paper-and-pencil versus computerized versions of these memory belief measures.
  • To assess the usability and suitability of computerized memory belief assessments in adult developmental research.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from four cross-sectional studies involving adult participants.
  • Administered both paper-and-pencil and computerized versions of the GBMI and PBMI using visual analog scales.
  • Analyzed responses to compare general and personal beliefs about memory across different age groups.

Main Results:

  • Participants across all age groups endorsed the belief that memory generally declines with age (GBMI).
  • Older adults reported more negative personal beliefs about their own memory compared to younger and middle-aged adults (PBMI).
  • Computerized versions were easily used by all age groups and automated scoring.

Conclusions:

  • Beliefs about memory are widespread and differ between general perceptions and personal experiences.
  • Computerized visual analog scales are effective and user-friendly tools for assessing memory beliefs in adults.
  • These validated computerized measures can be valuable in adult developmental and aging research.