Affiliation:
1. Langara College, Vancouver, Canada
2. Mount Allison University, Sackville, New Brunswick, Canada
Abstract
This study examined reminiscence functions and vivid (i.e., landmark) personal memories in nine samples ranging from the teens to the nineties. Participants ( n = 198) ranging in age from 18–95 years completed the Reminiscence Functions Scale (Webster, 1997) and described a vivid personal memory which was subsequently rated for frequency of recall, emotional valence, time of occurrence, impact, and thematic content. Reminiscence results showed that older adults tend to reminiscence more for social functions while younger adults tend to reminisce more for self functions. Older adults reported vivid memories that were less intimate and less negative although adults of all ages showed the “reminiscence bump.” Significant relationships were also obtained between the content of vivid memories described and the patterns of general reminiscence behaviors.
Subject
Geriatrics and Gerontology,Developmental and Educational Psychology,Ageing
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