Stability and change in early memories over 22 years: Themes, variations, and cadenzas

Earliest and second-earliest memories were collected from 24 participants a t three time points (ages 22, 33, and 43) over 22 and were examined for sta bility and change in thematic material. Results indicate that early memorie s are largely stable, but the nuances of the thematic portrayals reflect pe rsonality change as well. Participants' biographical data are used to demon strate the ways in which themes apparent in early memories are expressed in the participants' lives.