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‘I remember therefore I am, and I am therefore I remember’: Exploring the contributions of episodic and semantic self-knowledge to strength of identity

2010; Wiley; Volume: 102; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1348/000712610x508091

2044-8295

Catherine Haslam, Jolanda Jetten, S. Alexander Haslam, Cara Pugliese, James Tonks,

Aging and Gerontology Research

British Journal of PsychologyVolume 102, Issue 2 p. 184-203 ‘I remember therefore I am, and I am therefore I remember’: Exploring the contributions of episodic and semantic self-knowledge to strength of identity Catherine Haslam, Corresponding Author Catherine Haslam School of Psychology, University of Exeter, UKCorrespondence should be addressed to Dr Catherine Haslam, School of Psychology, University of Exeter, Exeter EX4 4QG, UK (e-mail: [email protected]).Search for more papers by this authorJolanda Jetten, Jolanda Jetten School of Psychology, University of Exeter, UK School of Psychology, University of Queensland, Brisbane, AustraliaSearch for more papers by this authorS. Alexander Haslam, S. Alexander Haslam School of Psychology, University of Exeter, UKSearch for more papers by this authorCara Pugliese, Cara Pugliese School of Psychology, University of Exeter, UKSearch for more papers by this authorJames Tonks, James Tonks School of Psychology, University of Exeter, UKSearch for more papers by this author Catherine Haslam, Corresponding Author Catherine Haslam School of Psychology, University of Exeter, UKCorrespondence should be addressed to Dr Catherine Haslam, School of Psychology, University of Exeter, Exeter EX4 4QG, UK (e-mail: [email protected]).Search for more papers by this authorJolanda Jetten, Jolanda Jetten School of Psychology, University of Exeter, UK School of Psychology, University of Queensland, Brisbane, AustraliaSearch for more papers by this authorS. Alexander Haslam, S. Alexander Haslam School of Psychology, University of Exeter, UKSearch for more papers by this authorCara Pugliese, Cara Pugliese School of Psychology, University of Exeter, UKSearch for more papers by this authorJames Tonks, James Tonks School of Psychology, University of Exeter, UKSearch for more papers by this author First published: 16 March 2011 https://doi.org/10.1348/000712610X508091Citations: 41Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat Abstract The present research explores the relationship between the two components of autobiographical memory – episodic and semantic self-knowledge – and identity strength in older adults living in the community and residential care. Participants (N= 32) completed the autobiographical memory interview and measures of personal identity strength and multiple group memberships. Contrary to previous research, autobiographical memory for all time periods (childhood, early adulthood, and recent life) in the semantic domain was associated with greater strength in personal identity. Further, we obtained support for the hypothesis that the relationship between episodic self-knowledge and identity strength would be mediated by knowledge of personal semantic facts. However, there was also support for a reverse mediation model indicating that a strong sense of identity is associated with semantic self-knowledge and through this may enhance self-relevant recollection. The discussion elaborates on these findings and we propose a self-knowledge and identity model (SKIM) whereby semantic self-knowledge mediates a bidirectional relationship between episodic self-knowledge and identity. References Addis, D. R., & Tippett, L. J. (2004). Memory of myself: Autobiographical memory and identity in Alzheimer's disease. Memory, 12, 56–74. doi:10.1080/09658210244000423 Addis, D. R., & Tippett, L. J. (2008). The contributions of autobiographical memory to the content and continuity of identity: A social-cognitive neuroscience approach. In F. Sani (Ed.), Self continuity: Individual and collective perspectives (pp. 71–84). New York : Psychology Press. Allport, F. H. (1924). Social psychology. New York : Houghton Mifflin. Baddeley, A. D. (1992). 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