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| Evaluation of an intervention directed at the modification of memory beliefs in older adults | | Author(s) | Iris W Schmidt, Joskha F Zwart, Ina J Berg |
| Journal title | Educational Gerontology, vol 25, no 4, June 1999 |
| Pages | pp 365-386 |
| Keywords | Memory and Reminiscence ; Performance ; Evaluation ; Netherlands. |
| Annotation | In clinical practice, many memory interventions aim to change subjective beliefs about memory and worries about forgetfulness. The (implicit or explicit) assumption is often that changing beliefs and expectations about memory not only improves subjective memory judgements, but leads to improved memory performance as well. Few studies have evaluated these objective effects. The present Dutch study describes an intervention directed at reducing negative stereotypes and worries about memory. Both subjective and objective effects were assessed in an intervention group of 22 (mean age 63), and compared to a no-treatment control group of 23 (mean age 61). Subjects were very satisfied with the effect of the intervention, which had a positive effect on subjective reports on knowledge and worries about forgetfulness. The positive subjective effects, however, were not accompanied by an improved performance on memory tests. Age and initial memory performance were not related to objective intervention effects. Subjective effects of the intervention were related to initial memory performance: the strongest effects were found in those who initially experienced most memory problems. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-990721213 A |
| Classmark | DB: 5H: 4C: 76H |
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