Changes in positive memory retrieval mediated by changes in self-discrepancies
A mediation analysis was conducted with the change in positive-specific memory retrieval as the outcome variable and change in focused self-discrepancies (from post- to post-self-discrepancy induction) as the predictor variable. Neither the LKM group, F(1, 23) = 2.39, p = 0.06, nor the colouring group, F(1, 23) = -0.22, p = 0.83 revealed significant mediation results; however, a trend for significance was observed in the LKM group.Another mediation analysis was conducted with the change in positive-specific memory retrieval as the outcome variable and change in experienced self-discrepancies (from post- to post-self-discrepancy induction) as the predictor variable. Neither the LKM group, F(1, 23) = -1.87, p = 0.08, nor the colouring group, F(1, 23) = 0.96, p = 0.33 revealed significant mediation results; however, a trend for significance was observed in the LKM group.