Collective memory and social representations of history in Americas, Europe and Palestine

Méndez Casas, Lander; Cavalli, Stefano; El-Astal, Sofián; Pizarro Carrasco, José Joaquín; Padoan, Sonia; Telletxea Artzamendi, Saioa; Páez, Darío

doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.18800/psico.202302.014

Collective memory and social representations of history in Americas, Europe and Palestine

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Méndez L, Cavalli S, El-Astal S, Pizarro JJ, Padoan SG, Telletxea S, et al. Collective memory and social representations of history in Americas, Europe and Palestine. Revista de psicología. 2023 Jul 14;41(2):1023-65. DOI: 10.18800/psico.202302.014

Abstract

This article reviews and synthesizes 10 free-recall studies on collective memory carried out in Latin America, Europe, and Palestine. Results show the high prevalence of the topics of politics, collective violence and warfare, but around 50% of recalled events were appraised as positives, disconfirming a negative bias in collective memory. However, in Palestine most of the events were entirely or partially negative, reflecting country’s conflictual situation. The analyzed studies confirm a partial socio-centrism: in Latin America and Palestine most events were national. A meta-analysis confirms a generational effect in 24/100 historical events. Negative historical events were related to low social wellbeing in Palestine. Results are discussed in the framework of collective memory processes and social representations of history.

Alternative title

Memoria colectiva y representaciones sociales de la historia en América, Europa y Palestina
Mémoire collective et représentations sociales de l’histoire en Amérique, en Europe et en Palestine
Memória colectiva e representações sociais da história na América, Europa e Palestina