Working memory capacity relates to reduced negative emotion in daily life
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 7150000 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Justin N Wahlers (0009-0004-6263-6968, University of Alabama), Katie E Garrison, Katie Garrison (0000-0003-3562-1416, University of Alabama, corresponding author), Brandon J Schmeichel (0000-0003-3527-5365, Texas A&M University) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 39 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 453-464 |
| Publication date | 2025-02-17 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Cognition & Emotion (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0269-9931 • E-ISSN: 1464-0600 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/02699931.2024.2402939 |
| PMID | 39283292 |
| OpenAlex | W4402580184 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 24 |
109), we directly replicated the procedures of a prior experience sampling study (Garrison & Schmeichel, 2022), which found that higher WMC attenuates the relationship between stressful events in daily life and negative affect. We measured WMC in the laboratory and then measured the occurrence of stressful events, momentary emotional states, and coping responses to stress several times a day for six days. Higher WMC was associated with reduced momentary negative emotion, but this relationship did not depend on the occurrence of a stressful event. Exploratory analyses found that higher WMC was associated with a greater likelihood of planning as a coping response to stress and greater number of coping strategies reported per stressful event. However, coping did not mediate the link between WMC and momentary negative emotion. Our results contribute to the robustness and ecological validity of the link between WMC and reduced negative emotion in daily life
Autobiographical memory · Cognition · Cognitive psychology · Developmental psychology · Recall · Short-term memory · Working memory · Cognitive Abilities and Testing · Emotional Intelligence and Performance · Mental Health Research Topics · Psychology
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| Citations per year | 2 |
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| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |