Memory Studies of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities in Japan

Memory is a widely investigated cognitive domain in individuals with intellectual disabilities (IDs). While experimental studies of memory in IDs have been vigorously conducted in Japan, much of the research has been published in Japanese, potentially limiting its international visibility. This research seeks to provide a concise review of studies on memory in individuals with IDs as presented in Japanese publications. Examining the two research topics of short-term memory and control processes in memory, this review elucidates the contributions of earlier Japanese studies of memory in individuals with IDs and the significance of further research in this field.