The function of autobiographical memory
Single Wave Study
General Information
Title
The function of autobiographical memory
Abstract
The study is about how
and in purpose of what people look back on certain events in their lives.
Longitudinal Type
Single Wave Study
Begin date
03-10-2011
End date
30-10-2011
Topics
Researcher
Bender, Michael, Chasiotis, A., Van De Vijver, F.J.R.
Publisher
CentERdata
Copyright
© 2012 CentERdata
Funding Organization
CentERdata/MESS Project
Cross-Cultural Psychology at Tilburg University
Statistics Netherlands (CBS)
Cross-Cultural Psychology at Tilburg University
Statistics Netherlands (CBS)
DOI
https://doi.org/10.17026/dans-297-72s7
Datasets and documentation
View Documentation
Codebook in English
Codebook in Dutch
Data Files
English SPSS file
English STATA file
Variables
| Variable name | Variable Label | Variable Type |
|---|---|---|
| nomem_encr | Number of household member encrypted | preloaded |
| ff11a_m | Year and month of the field work period | constructed |
| ff11a001 | In general, how often do you look back on your life? | directly measured |
| ff11a002 | In general, how often do you talk about events in your life with others? | directly measured |
| ff11a003 | I think back or talk about my life or certain life stages…when I want to experience that I am still the same person that I was earlier. | directly measured |
| ff11a004 | I think back or talk about my life or certain life stages…when I try to remember something someone else said or did that could help me. | directly measured |
| ff11a005 | I think back or talk about my life or certain life stages…when I hope to find out what another person is like. | directly measured |
| ff11a006 | I think back or talk about my life or certain life stages…when I wonder whether I am still the same type of person that I was earlier. | directly measured |
| ff11a007 | I think back or talk about my life or certain life stages…when I believe that thinking about the past can help me give direction to my future. | directly measured |
| ff11a008 | I think back or talk about my life or certain life stages…when I wonder whether my values have changed over time. | directly measured |
| ff11a009 | I think back or talk about my life or certain life stages…when I want to try and learn from my past mistakes. | directly measured |
| ff11a010 | I think back or talk about my life or certain life stages…when I want to develop a more intimate relationship with someone. | directly measured |
| ff11a011 | I think back or talk about my life or certain life stages…when I need to make a life choice and I am uncertain which path to take. | directly measured |
| ff11a012 | I think back or talk about my life or certain life stages…when I want to remember a lesson I have learned in the past. | directly measured |
| ff11a013 | I think back or talk about my life or certain life stages…when I want to develop a closer relationship with someone. | directly measured |
| ff11a014 | I think back or talk about my life or certain life stages…when I want to maintain a friendship by sharing memories. | directly measured |
| ff11a015 | I think back or talk about my life or certain life stages…when I wonder whether my beliefs have changed over time. | directly measured |
| ff11a016 | I think back or talk about my life or certain life stages…when I hope to also learn more about that other person's life. | directly measured |
| ff11a017 | I think back or talk about my life or certain life stages…when I want to understand how I have changed from who I was before. | directly measured |
| ff11a018 | Was it difficult to answer the questions? | directly measured |
| ff11a019 | Were the questions sufficiently clear? | directly measured |
| ff11a020 | Did the questionnaire get you thinking about things? | directly measured |
| ff11a021 | Was it an interesting subject? | directly measured |
| ff11a022 | Did you enjoy answering the questions? | directly measured |
| ff11a023 | Starting date questionnaire | constructed |
| ff11a024 | Starting time questionnaire | constructed |
| ff11a025 | End date questionnaire | constructed |
| ff11a026 | End time questionnaire | constructed |
| ff11a027 | Duration in seconds | derived |
Questions
Questionnaire: The function of autobiographical memory
This questionnaire was originally conducted in Dutch.
Browse The function of autobiographical memoryResponse Information
Response Overview
Selected number of household members: 2,377 (100.0%)Non-response: 639 (26.9%)
Response: 1,738 (73.1%)
Complete: 1,734 (72.9%)
Incomplete: 4 (0.0%)
Collection Events
Period
03-10-2011 to 31-10-2011
Sample
Panel members aged 16 years or older.
Collection Mode
internet survey
Fieldwork Note
a reminder was sent twice to non-respondents