Recurrent involuntary autobiographical memories: Characteristics and links to mental health status

Published in Memory, 2020

Recommended citation: Yeung, R. C., & Fernandes, M. A. (2020). Recurrent involuntary autobiographical memories: Characteristics and links to mental health status. Memory, 28(6), 753–765. https://doi.org/10.1080/09658211.2020.1777312

Negative recurrent IAMs were associated with significantly more mental health concerns, including symptoms of depression, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress. Frequency of IAM recurrence was predicted by the memory’s age, level of completeness/detail, emotional intensity, and centrality to one’s life story.

Recommended citation: Yeung, R. C., & Fernandes, M. A. (2020). Recurrent involuntary autobiographical memories: Characteristics and links to mental health status. Memory, 28(6), 753–765. https://doi.org/10.1080/09658211.2020.1777312