Comparing and Predicting Inconsistency on Positive and Negative Life Experiences Reports: Which Variables Matter?

Most studies about life experiences and their long-term impact have relied on retrospective assessments cross-sectional designs. However, there are concerns the inconsistency of reports, which been addressed in a limited scope. This study aimed to compare differences between positive negative describe potential patterns identify sociodemographic, experiences-related design-related predictors inconsistency. Adults from community (N = 171) reported twice, through self-report or interview. An overall trend overreporting was found for experiences. Additionally, higher than although both variables were correlated. Regarding inconsistency, model explained greater variance ones. Nevertheless, most did not predict with few exceptions: experiences, total time interval marginally significant both. Available data comparing as well associated incipient. Overall, it seems that we know more involved those matter. Due its relevancy, this issue should be further examined.