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Shared reality, memory goal satisfaction, and psychological well-being during conversational remembering
Abby S Boytos1, Kristi A Costabile1
1Psychology, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, USA.
Memory (Hove, England)
|March 18, 2023
Summary
Sharing life stories through conversational remembering enhances memory uses and psychological well-being. Experiencing shared reality with a partner during memory recall boosts self, social, and directive memory functions.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Cognitive Psychology
Background:
- Conversational remembering, the sharing of autobiographical memories, is a common communication form.
- Shared reality, a sense of mutual understanding with a conversation partner, may influence memory recall and well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate how shared reality in conversational remembering enhances memory functions.
- To explore the link between shared reality from conversational remembering and psychological well-being.
Main Methods:
- Experimental design (Study 1) and daily diary methodology (Study 2) were employed.
- Participants engaged in conversational remembering of autobiographical memories.
Main Results:
- Experiencing shared reality during memory sharing enhanced self, social, and directive memory goal achievement.
- Shared reality in conversational remembering was positively correlated with psychological well-being.
Conclusions:
- Sharing autobiographical memories fosters a sense of shared reality, which benefits memory utilization.
- Developing shared reality through conversation is important for psychological well-being and effective memory recall.
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