The impact of momentary stress on autobiographical memory recall in a self-efficacy intervention.

ABSTRACT: Recalling positive autobiographical memories has been associated with various positive psychological outcomes, including enhanced mental well-being and self-efficacy. Given the known impact of stress on cognitive functioning, we investigated how momentary stress affects the repeated recall of selected autobiographical mastery memories (e.g., memories of overcoming challenges) in a training to enhance self-efficacy. During this one-week digital training, participants (N = 54) were asked to recall mastery memories, and we assessed their momentary stress levels, memory vividness, and recall feasibility using Ecological Momentary Assessment. Analyses using linear mixed-effects models showed that participants reported greater difficulty and less vividness in recalling self-efficacy memories dur

SUBMITTER: Rohde J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11612412 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature