Semantic Autobiographical Memory: A Literature Review

Authors : Burcu Kaya Kızılöz

Pages : 43-51

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Publication Date : 2025-06-30

Article Type : Review Paper

Abstract :Autobiographical memory is subcomponent of declarative memory and defined as memories personal experiences that are closely linked to who are. Research suggests that autobiographical memory consists of both semantic and episodic components. Semantic autobiographical memory is defined as the knowledge of the facts about one’s personal past whereas episodic autobiographical memory refers to the memories of events. Most research on autobiographical memory has focused on its episodic component, while the semantic aspect has only recently begun to receive attention. The present review aims to offer a comprehensive summary of the literature on the semantic component of the autobiographical memory. For this purpose, the initial parts of the review will focus on the methods used to examine semantic autobiographical memory and the dissociation between episodic and semantic autobiographical memories. In addition, findings regarding the life span development of semantic autobiographical memory and semantic autobiographical memory in two neurodegenerative diseases will be summarized. Finally, methodological issues and directions for the future studies will be discussed.
Keywords : Episodik Otobiyografik Bellek, Semantik Otobiyografik Bellek, Alzheimer's

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