Allen, Andrew P, Doyle, Caoilainn, Commins, Sean and Roche, Richard (2018) Autobiographical memory, the ageing brain and mechanisms of psychological interventions. Ageing Research Reviews, 42. pp. 100-111. ISSN 1568-1637
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Abstract
Elucidating the impact of healthy cognitive ageing and dementia on autobiographical memory (AM) may help
deepen our theoretical understanding of memory and underlying neural changes. The distinction between
episodic and semantic autobiographical memory is particularly informative in this regard. Psychological interventions, particularly those involving reminiscence or music, have led to differential effects on episodic and
semantic autobiographical memory. We propose that executive function is a key mediator of psychological
therapies on autobiographical memory. We also highlight that interventions that alleviate stress and improve
mood, including in major depression, can enhance autobiographical memory. Future research employing more
longitudinal approaches and examining moderating factors such as gender and education level will deepen our
understanding of changes in AM in later life, enhance our theoretical understanding of the neuroscience of AM
and ageing, and help to develop better targeted interventions for preserving AM in older adults.
Item Type: | Article |
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Keywords: | Memory; Executive function; Ageing; Dementia; Reminiscence therapy; |
Academic Unit: | Faculty of Science and Engineering > Psychology |
Item ID: | 13148 |
Identification Number: | 10.1016/j.arr.2017.12.003 |
Depositing User: | Dr. Sean Commins |
Date Deposited: | 31 Jul 2020 15:26 |
Journal or Publication Title: | Ageing Research Reviews |
Publisher: | Elsevier |
Refereed: | Yes |
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URI: | https://mural.maynoothuniversity.ie/id/eprint/13148 |
Use Licence: | This item is available under a Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial Share Alike Licence (CC BY-NC-SA). Details of this licence are available here |
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