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Memórias autobiográficas em adultos idosos
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Objetivo: Os autores pretendem rever os principais aspetos no estudo das memórias autobiográficas em adultos idosos.
Método: Neste trabalho foi efetuada, através da PsycINFO, uma pesquisa da literatura publicada de 1 de Janeiro de 2000 a 30 de Abril de
2013, utilizando como palavras-chave: "autobiographical memory", "aging" e "older adults". Um total de 59 artigos foram revistos, dos quais
18 foram incluídos na seleção final.
Resultados: A revisão dos diferentes estudos permitiu observar que existe um declínio da memória episódica. Este efeito não se observou
em relação à memória semântica. Os adultos idosos quando comparados com adultos mais jovens, evocam um maior número de memórias
de valência positiva.
Conclusão: A qualidade de vida do adulto idoso tem sido objeto de interesse por parte da sociedade atual. Neste sentido, o estudo das
funções cognitivas em geral e da memória em particular pode dar um contributo importante, tendo em vista uma melhor compreensão do
adulto idoso e dos processos mnésicos a si inerentes, nomeadamente na preservação da memória semântica.
ABSTRACT: Aim: The authors intend to review the main aspects in the study of autobiographical memories in older adults. Method: In this work a research of the literature published from 1st of January 2000 to 30th of April 2013, was performed through PsycINFO, using as keywords: "autobiographical memory", "aging" and "older adults." A total of 59 articles were reviewed, which 18 were included in the final selection. Results: A review of different studies allowed checking that there is a decline in episodic memory, whereas the same is not true in relation to semantic memory. Oder adults when compared with younger adults recall a greater number of memories with positive valence. Conclusion: The quality of life of the older adult has been focus of interest from the society. In this sense, psychology can give an important contribution towards a better understanding of the older adult and mnesic processes inherent to itself, namely the preservation of semantic memory.
ABSTRACT: Aim: The authors intend to review the main aspects in the study of autobiographical memories in older adults. Method: In this work a research of the literature published from 1st of January 2000 to 30th of April 2013, was performed through PsycINFO, using as keywords: "autobiographical memory", "aging" and "older adults." A total of 59 articles were reviewed, which 18 were included in the final selection. Results: A review of different studies allowed checking that there is a decline in episodic memory, whereas the same is not true in relation to semantic memory. Oder adults when compared with younger adults recall a greater number of memories with positive valence. Conclusion: The quality of life of the older adult has been focus of interest from the society. In this sense, psychology can give an important contribution towards a better understanding of the older adult and mnesic processes inherent to itself, namely the preservation of semantic memory.
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Memória autobiográfica Adultos idosos Envelhecimento Autobiographical memory Older adults Aging
Contexto Educativo
Citação
Psychology, Community & Health, 3(1), 50-61
Editora
PsychOpen