Why We Remember and What We Remember: Culture and Autobiographical Memory

被引:68
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作者
Ross, Michael [1 ]
Wang, Qi [2 ]
机构
[1] Univ Waterloo, Dept Psychol, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada
[2] Cornell Univ, Dept Human Dev, Ithaca, NY USA
关键词
autobiographical memory; culture; self-views; self-regulation; memory functions; EUROPEAN-AMERICAN; EARLIEST RECOLLECTIONS; SELF-DESCRIPTION; CHINESE; CHILDHOOD; EMOTION; CONTEXT; STORIES; PERCEPTIONS; EXPERIENCES;
D O I
10.1177/1745691610375555
中图分类号
B84 [心理学];
学科分类号
04 ; 0402 ;
摘要
We examine cultural (mainly East and West) differences in the functions and contents of autobiographical memory. We discuss how cultural differences in physical environments, self-views, the motivation to self-enhance, concerns for behavioral and emotional regulation, socialization, and language affect the contents and use of memory. Cultural influences take place at the individual level of cognitive schemata and memory strategies, as well as the interpersonal sphere of daily mnemonic practices and exchanges. Autobiographical memory is categorically cultural.
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页码:401 / 409
页数:9
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