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Eszter Csábi¹, Fanni Mercédesz Kovács², Márta Volosin^3,4

¹Department Of Cognitive and Neuropsychology, Institute of Psychology, University of Szeged, Egyetem utca 2, Szeged, H- 6722, Hungary. csabi.eszter@szte.hu.

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Summary

In young adults, negative affective states like depression significantly impact memory satisfaction and complaints, more so than objective cognitive performance. Subjective memory is not directly linked to measurable cognitive abilities in this age group.

Keywords:

Anxiety Cognition Depression Sleep quality Subjective memory Subjective memory complaints

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Area of Science:

Cognitive Psychology
Neuroscience
Mental Health

Background:

Subjective memory complaints are well-documented in older adults, but less understood in young adults.
Factors influencing memory perception in young adults require further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore contributing factors to subjective memory complaints in young adults.
To examine the roles of objective cognitive performance, affective state, well-being, and sleep quality.

Main Methods:

125 young adults (average age 21) participated.
Assessed subjective memory, cognitive domains (verbal, visual, working memory, executive functions), depression, anxiety, well-being, and sleep quality.

Main Results:

Depression significantly predicted memory satisfaction and complaints.
No significant relationship found between subjective memory and objective cognitive performance.
Executive functions and anxiety predicted internal strategy use.

Conclusions:

Negative affective states, particularly depression, are stronger predictors of memory satisfaction and complaints in young adults than objective cognitive abilities.
This highlights the importance of mental health in subjective memory experiences during young adulthood.