The University of Queensland

Remembering to remember: Prospective memory function in everyday life (2023–2027)

Abstract:

Prospective memory is a core cognitive skill that refers to memory for future intentions. The goal of this project is to establish when, why and how real-life prospective memory function breaks down at different stages of the adult lifespan and in different everyday contexts - and what strategies most effectively prevent this from occurring. In doing so, this project expects to deliver knowledge that is theoretically transformative, and that delivers the practical understanding of what can be done to reduce real-life vulnerability to prospective memory failures. Given that lapses of prospective memory account for more than half of all daily cognitive errors, this should provide important social and economic benefits for all Australians.

Grant type:

ARC Discovery Projects

Researchers:

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  Professor Julie Henry

  Professor
  

  School of Psychology

  Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences

Funded by:

Australian Research Council