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326 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 2,941 Identity, Memory, and Therapy papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.

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  • Investigate the long-term effects of the FutureU intervention, - Explore the effectiveness of the FutureU intervention in different populations, - Examine the potential reciprocity between future self-identification and goal achievement

    From future vision to current action: The relationship between future self-identification and goal achievement · 2026 · DOI

  • The direction of the relationship between future self-identification and goal achievement has not been explored. Prior work has typically focused on one or two future self-identification components, providing limited insight into which component drives goal achievement.

    From future vision to current action: The relationship between future self-identification and goal achievement · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the literature on the changing content of remembering. It notes that prior work has focused on the nature of remembering and the relation between the content of remembering and remembering itself.

    The changing content of remembering · 2026 · DOI

  • further exploratory analyses on the effects of valence AM recall, - investigation of the neural correlates of AM in depression using different methodologies

    Neural systems underlying autobiographical memory dysregulations in depression: A neuroimaging meta-analysis · 2025 · DOI

  • Inconsistent findings on the neural correlates of AM in depression. Lack of robust neural markers of AM dysfunction in depression. Limited understanding of the associated behavioral and network-level mechanisms.

    Neural systems underlying autobiographical memory dysregulations in depression: A neuroimaging meta-analysis · 2025 · DOI

  • The paper identifies the challenge of understanding the complex relationship between self, narrative, and addiction. It highlights the difficulty in organizing narrative identity in people with addictive disorders. It notes the lack of studies investigating narrative identity-related variables in addictive disorders.

    Narrative identity in addictive disorders: a conceptual review · 2024 · DOI

  • further investigation of narrative dimension in addiction is encouraged, - examination of the relationship between self, narrative, and addiction is needed

    Narrative identity in addictive disorders: a conceptual review · 2024 · DOI

  • While general anxiety symptoms have been extensively studied in relation to identity formation, the specific contribution of social anxiety remains underexplored.

    From social anxiety to identity formation: The bridging roles of self-esteem and speech avoidance · 2026 · DOI

  • We discuss the relevance of these findings for designing future studies as well as for better understanding mixed findings in past studies.

    Age-Related Differences in Naming Latency Variability · 2026 · DOI

  • Variability in naming latencies is expected to increase with age on multiple levels, but few studies have examined whether this is indeed the case.

    Age-Related Differences in Naming Latency Variability · 2026 · DOI

  • OBJECTIVE: Theory and cross-sectional and longitudinal research suggest bidirectional relationships between identity and somatic symptomatology in adolescents and emerging adults, but little is known about their day-to-day connections.

    Identity confusion and somatic symptomatology in adolescents and emerging adults: within-person daily associations and the role of negative affect · 2026 · DOI

  • Background Although psychological factors have increasingly been studied as determinants for family formation processes, the role of identity exploration and commitment processes for relationship formation has been underexplored.

    Future Life Plans and Relationship Formation: A Bidirectional Approach Based on Evidence From Finland · 2025 · DOI

  • While meta-analyses indicate that reduced AM specificity can predict future symptom severity, its role as a premorbid risk factor for mental illness onset in young people remains unclear.

    The predictive power of autobiographical memory in shaping the mental health of young people: An individual participant data meta-analysis. · 2025 · DOI

  • However, the mechanisms and boundary conditions through which social support influences the professional identity of university students remain unclear.

    How does social support promote professional identity among university students? A moderated mediation model of self-esteem and self-efficacy · 2025 · DOI

  • Although previous research has explored these dynamics in international populations, there is limited knowledge about how these interactions manifest in the Mediterranean cultural model of transition to adulthood, characterised by distinctive socioeconomic and familial factors.

    Emerging adulthood, socioemotional variables and mental health in Spanish university students · 2025 · DOI

  • Current evidence does not support the effectiveness of RT in improving well-being, agitation behaviors, or apathy, and mixed results were observed for other outcomes.

    Effectiveness of reminiscence therapy on multiple health outcomes for older adults: an umbrella review · 2025 · DOI

  • NJ: Erlbaum. In J. Suls (Ed.), Social on the self. Hillsdale. GRIER, J. (1971). Nonparametric indexes for sensi- NEISSER, U. (1976). Cognition and reality. San Fran- tivity and bias: Computing ical Bulletin, 15, 424-429. formulas. Psycholog- cisco: Freeman. HALL, G. S. (1899). Note on early memories. Peda- gogical Seminary, 6, 485-512. HENRI. V., & HENRI, C. (1895). On our earliest rec- 2, ollections of childhood. Psychological 215-216. Review, HENRI, V., & HENRY, C. (1898). Earliest recollections.

    Accuracies and inaccuracies in autobiographical memories · 1986 · DOI

  • The lack of a standardized selection method for cue words in overgeneral memory research. The difficulty in accounting for potential order effects in the presentation of cue words.

    VALENCE, AROUSAL, AND DOMINANCE OF EMOTIONAL CUE WORDS USED IN OVERGENERAL MEMORY RESEARCH · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the understanding of the association between autobiographical memory loss and remission of depression. The study claims that prior work has not adequately addressed this gap.

    Does the Loss of Autobiographical Memories Contribute to the Therapeutic Effect of Electroconvulsive Therapy? · 2026 · DOI

  • The study has a large sample size, but the sample is limited to Czech adolescents. The study uses a self-report measure, which may be subject to biases. The study does not examine the longitudinal validity of the US-ISI-5.

    Development and Validation of the Ultra-Short Version of the Identity Style Inventory (US-ISI-5) Among Czech Adolescents · 2026 · DOI

  • Longitudinal studies to examine the validity of the US-ISI-5 over time. Studies to examine the use of the US-ISI-5 in different contexts, such as clinical or educational settings.

    Development and Validation of the Ultra-Short Version of the Identity Style Inventory (US-ISI-5) Among Czech Adolescents · 2026 · DOI

  • Limited research has explored the associations between self-presentation on WeChat Moments and ego identity. The present study aims to address this gap by examining the associations between self-presentation on WeChat Moments, online positive feedback, and ego identity statuses in emerging adults.

    Self-Presentation on WeChat Moments and Ego Identity in Emerging Adults: The Role of Online Positive Feedback and Gender · 2026 · DOI

  • The complexity of modern identity makes it challenging to develop a framework that can account for its dynamic and flexible nature. The tension between agentic and communal motives can be difficult to navigate. The paper highlights the need to reconcile the different aspects of oneself across roles and contexts.

    The Only Constant is Change: Reconciling Agentic and Communal Tensions from a Dynamic Identity Perspective · 2026 · DOI

  • (Philosophical, Cognitive Theory) 60 Hermans & Kempen (1993), as seen in Hermans (2003). Stets & Burke (2000) Bandura (2001) Deci & Ryan (2002) Strawson (2004) & Dorahy et al (2020), & McAdams (2021) Identity is dynamic, shaped by multiple internal “voices” that interact like an ongoing dialogue. The self adapts based on social, cultural, and personal contexts, supporting the idea that identity is not fixed but constantly evolving.

    The Only Constant is Change: Reconciling Agentic and Communal Tensions from a Dynamic Identity Perspective · 2026 · DOI

  • To further validate the test using larger and more diverse samples. To examine the test's ability to predict outcomes such as mental health and well-being. To develop interventions to promote healthy adulthood beliefs.

    Skala Przekonania o Dorosłości · 2026 · DOI

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