Contextualizing cognition: Socio-environmental factors shape how momentary stress predicts memory

Jillian R. Silva-Jones, Anna L. Smith, Christopher K. Marshburn, Alexandra D. Crosswell, Wendy Berry Mendes and Lauren N. Whitehurst

Social Science & Medicine, 2025, vol. 383, issue C

Abstract: Humans rely on previously gained knowledge (i.e., memory) to navigate social and environmental demands. This is critical for the biopsychosocial wellness of an individual and shapes cognitive health across the lifespan. Stress exposures—psychological and/or physical challenges—can be prioritized during memory processing as they help individuals identify key elements necessary to build expectations and adapt to future challenges. Empirical research has mostly conceptualized stress as person-level responses to internal or external exposures, yet it is known that environmental factors significantly alter psychological and physiological responses to stress. Here, we consider how socio-environmental factors—area density and resources, interact with stress indicators to shape memory processing.

Keywords: Stress; Urban; Rural; Cognition; Person-environment (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2025.118478

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