Vantage perspective during encoding: The effects on phenomenological memory characteristics

Vantage perspective in analogue trauma memories: an experimental study

“…Also, avoidant individuals were more likely to remember their traumatic memories from an observer perspective (Kenny & Bryant, 2007). Yet, other studies found no difference at all in PTSD symptoms (Mooren et al, 2016;Robinaugh & McNally, 2010) or in emotional distress (Robinaugh & McNally, 2010;Wisco et al, 2015) related to vantage perspective of trauma memories.…”

“…Seven participants were excluded from all the analyses because their attention rating was extremely low (score of ≤ 3) or their diary compliance was low (≥ 4). Scores of ≤ 5 on attention and compliance were excluded (see Mooren et al, 2016). An a priori power analysis using G-power indicated that a sample size of 90 participants was required to obtain a statistical power of 0.8 with an effect size of .30.…”

“…Although this method might be less ecological valid than other analogue trauma inductions (e.g. virtual reality or film clips), it has been shown to be effective in manipulating vantage perspective when recalling a stressful event (Mooren et al, 2016). Possibly, this manipulation might even be stronger than the film induction (Krans et al, 2010).…”

“…As such, it is possible that observer perspective leads to fewer intrusions because it makes the memory less self-relevant. Indeed, encoding a(n imagined) stressful event from observer perspective was shown to be related to less self-relevance compared to encoding in field perspective (Mooren, Krans, Näring, Moulds, & van Minnen, 2016). Yet, results are mixed.…”

“…An analogue trauma paradigm based on mental imagery was used to induce intrusions (Krans, Näring, Holmes, & Becker, 2010). This method is effective in manipulating vantage perspective and inducing temporary analogue trauma symptoms (Mooren et al, 2016). Although this method might be less ecological valid than other analogue trauma inductions (e.g.…”