Modeling change in memory performance and memory perceptions: findings from the ACTIVE study

Within the context of the ACTIVE study, the current investigation explored the relationships between objective memory and two components of subjective memory (frequency of forgetting and use of external aids) over a five-year period. Relationships were assessed using parallel process latent growth c...

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Published inPsychology and aging Vol. 26; no. 3; p. 518
Main Authors Parisi, Jeanine M, Gross, Alden L, Rebok, George W, Saczynski, Jane S, Crowe, Michael, Cook, Sarah E, Langbaum, Jessica B S, Sartori, Andrea, Unverzagt, Fredrick W
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.09.2011
Subjects
Age Factors
Aged
Aging - psychology
Educational Status
Female
Humans
Male
Memory
Memory Disorders - prevention & control
Memory Disorders - psychology
Models, Psychological
Neuropsychological Tests
Self Concept
Sex Factors
Surveys and Questionnaires
Teaching
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Summary:Within the context of the ACTIVE study, the current investigation explored the relationships between objective memory and two components of subjective memory (frequency of forgetting and use of external aids) over a five-year period. Relationships were assessed using parallel process latent growth curve models. Results indicated that changes in objective memory were associated with changes in perceived frequency of forgetting, but not with use of external aids (calendars, reminder notes) over time. Findings suggest that memory complaints may accurately reflect decline in objective memory performance, but that these memory changes are not necessarily related to compensatory behaviors.
ISSN:1939-1498
DOI:10.1037/a0022458