Research on Memory Self-Efficacy

Research on memory self-efficacy has been carried out by several authors including Jane Berry, Margie Lachman, John Cavanaugh, Roger Dixon, Chris Hertzog, Mary Luszcz and others. The list below represents a sampling of the research by Robin West that examines memory self-efficacy using some form of the Memory Self-Efficacy Questionnaire (MSEQ). If you use the MSEQ in research, please share the results with Robin West. Thank you!

Bagwell, D. K., & West, R. L. (In press). Assessing compliance: Active vs. inactive trainees in a memory intervention. Clinical Interventions in Aging.

West, R. L., Bagwell, D. K., & Dark-Freudeman, A. (In press). Self-efficacy and memory aging: The impact of a memory intervention based on self-efficacy. Aging, Neuropsychology, and Cognition.

West, R. L., Bagwell, D. K., & Dark-Freudeman, A. (2005). Memory and goal setting: The response of older and younger adults to positive and objective feedback. Psychology and Aging, 20, 195-201.

West, R. L., & Yassuda, M. S. (2004). Aging and memory control beliefs: Performance in relation to goal setting and memory self-evaluation. Journal of Gerontology: Psychological Sciences, 59B, P56-P65.

West, R. L., Thorn, R. M., & Bagwell, D. K. (2003). Memory performance and beliefs as a function of goal setting and aging. Psychology and Aging, 18, 111-125.

West, R. L., Thorn, R. M., & Bagwell, D. K. (2003) Memory performance and beliefs as a function of goal setting and aging. Psychology and Aging, 18, 1-21.

West, R. L., Welch, D. C., & Thorn, R. M.  (2001). The effects of goal-setting and feedback on memory performance and beliefs among older and younger adults. Psychology and Aging, 16, 240-250.

West, R. L., Welch, D. C., & Yassuda, M. S. (2000). Innovative approaches to memory training for older adults. In R. D. Hill, L. Backman, & A. S. Neely (Eds.), Cognitive rehabilitation in old age (pp. 81-105). Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press.

West, R. L., Dennehy, D., & Norris, M. P. (1996). Memory self-evaluation: The effects of age and experience. Aging and Cognition, 3, 67-83.

Welch, D. C., & West, R. L. (1995). Self-efficacy and mastery: Its application to issues of environmental control, cognition, and aging. Developmental Review, 15, 150-171.

West, R. L., & Berry, J. M. (1994). Age declines in memory self-efficacy: General or limited to particular tasks and measures? In J. D. Sinnott (Ed.), Interdisciplinary Handbook of Adult Lifespan Learning (pp. 426-446). Westport, CT: Greenwood Press.

Berry, J. M., & West, R. L. (1993). Cognitive self-efficacy in relation to personal mastery and goal setting across the life span. International Journal of Behavioral Development, 16, 351-379.

Berry, J. M., West, R. L., & Dennehy, D. (1989). Reliability and validity of the Memory Self-Efficacy Questionnaire (MSEQ). Developmental Psychology, 25, 701-713.