Relationship between Working Memory, Retrospective Memory and Strategic Monitoring with Prospective Memory Performance
Relationship between Working Memory, Retrospective Memory and Strategic Monitoring with Prospective Memory Performance

Summary/Abstract: Working memory stands as a key influencer in prospective memory, encompassing elements of retrospective memory while strategic monitoring influences performance. Hence, this study delves into the interplay between strategic monitoring, retrospective memory, working memory, and prospective memory. A cohort of 120 participants (60 females and 60 males) underwent assessments utilizing the Beck Depression Inventory, n-Back tasks, and Virtual Week tasks. The results revealed that the performance in working memory significantly predicts prospective memory (β= .30; p <.05). As strategic monitoring and the burden of retrospective memory increase, there is a notable decrease in prospective memory performance (p< .05, ηp2 =.45). A positive and significant correlation emerged between working memory and time-based tasks. However, no apparent relationship was observed between event-based tasks and working memory. Time-based tasks, demanding more strategic monitoring, appear relatively more challenging, suggesting a crucial role for working memory in these tasks. Notably, working memory's association with prospective memory remains irrespective of the load on retrospective memory. This study underscores the interaction of prospective memory with working memory, retrospective memory, and strategic monitoring. These findings align with the multiple processes perspective and the preparatory attention and memory processes theory.

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