Nostalgia and well-being in daily life: An ecological validity perspective.

Volume: 118, Issue: 2, Pages: 325 - 347
Published: Feb 1, 2020
Abstract
Nostalgia is a mixed emotion. Recent empirical research, however, has highlighted positive effects of nostalgia, suggesting it is a predominantly positive emotion. When measured as an individual difference, nostalgia-prone individuals report greater meaning in life and approach temperament. When manipulated in an experimental paradigm, nostalgia increases meaning in life, self-esteem, optimism, and positive affect. These positive effects may...
Paper Details
Title
Nostalgia and well-being in daily life: An ecological validity perspective.
Published Date
Feb 1, 2020
Volume
118
Issue
2
Pages
325 - 347
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