Abstract
Previous eyewitness research has aimed to understand when age differences occur in eyewitness memory; however, few studies have explored the underlying social constructs that may explain why older adults sometimes perform more poorly as eyewitnesses. The current research examines stereotype assimilation and age-based rejection sensitivity as potential mechanisms for understanding age differences in eyewitness memory. The authors experimentally examined the effects of patronizing communication on memory performance. Findings from a structural equation model suggest that older adults' belief that they will be treated in an ageist way leads to certain instances of poorer eyewitness performance.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 37-66 |
Number of pages | 30 |
Journal | American Journal of Forensic Psychology |
Volume | 33 |
Issue number | 4 |
State | Published - 2015 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pathology and Forensic Medicine
- Applied Psychology