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Reminiscence and ageing

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 September 1998

GILLIAN COHEN  and
STEPHANIE TAYLOR
GILLIAN COHEN
Affiliation:
Psychology Department, The Open University, UK
STEPHANIE TAYLOR
Affiliation:
Psychology Department, The Open University, UK
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Abstract

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This paper questions assumptions about reminiscence and looks at definitions of it. Functions of different types of reminiscence are examined and distinctions are drawn between these and autobiographical memories. Methodologies of eliciting reminiscences are critically considered. Finally, types and amounts of reminiscence are related to life style and age group.

Keywords

ageingreminiscenceautobiographical memoryage effectslife reviewtherapy
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Forum
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Ageing & Society , Volume 18 , Issue 5 , September 1998 , pp. 601 - 610
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© 1998 Cambridge University Press