Memory and cultural-historical psychology : a narrative literature review

Abstract

This research aims to map scientific production on memory from the perspective of cultural-historical psychology. The relevance of the theme lies in its approach to memory, which is not centered on the individual, or as a mere mental faculty, but as a product of human interactions that transforms culture and the subject who interacts through it. To map the materials produced in the last twenty years on the subject of interest, the CAPES journal platform was used. The 71 articles found were categorized by region of publication, year of publication, area of knowledge, topics of study and main authors and works referenced in the studies. The analysis of the found material reaffirmed the theoretical soundness of historical-cultural psychology and the relevance of studies on memory to contemporary issues, with an emphasis on studies in educational and human development contexts. On the other hand, it revealed the urgency of interdisciplinary articulation, connecting the assumptions of historical-cultural psychology with other areas such as history and anthropology, aiming to expand the scope and relevance of knowledge about memory in the face of current challenges.