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  • Neuroscience
  • Gerontology

Background:

  • Subjective memory is recognized as multi-dimensional, aligning with objective memory test findings.
  • Previous research indicates a complex relationship between self-perceived memory abilities and actual cognitive performance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between subjective memory aspects measured by the Meta-Memory Questionnaire (MMQ) and objective memory measured by the Wechsler Memory Scale-III (WMS-III) and Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-III (WAIS-III).
  • To determine if specific components of subjective memory correlate with objective memory performance in cognitively normal older adults.

Main Methods:

  • 106 cognitively normal older adults (aged 57-89) completed the MMQ, WMS-III, and WAIS-III.
  • Linear regression analyses examined relationships between subjective memory components (declarative, working/short-term) and objective memory subtests (Logical Memory, Vocabulary, Letter-Number Sequencing), controlling for demographics.

Main Results:

  • Subjective working memory impairment (MMQ Component II) was significantly associated with poorer objective episodic memory performance.
  • Subjective declarative memory impairment (MMQ Component I) did not show a significant relationship with objective memory performance.

Conclusions:

  • Specific subjective memory dimensions differentially relate to objective memory test outcomes.
  • Clinicians and researchers may benefit from focusing on working memory aspects of subjective memory assessments to estimate objective memory performance.