Individual Differences in the General Experience of Autobiographical Memory Is Linked to Well-Being in Young Adults

Associations between individual differences in the general experience of autobiographical memories and psychological well-being were examined (N = 76, M_age = 19). Significant positive correlations were observed between various autobiographical memory qualities (specifically, Vividness, Coherence, Rehearsal, Scene, Visual Imagery) and the Autonomy, Environmental Mastery and Positive Relationships dimensions of well-being.