Nostalgia is a bittersweet emotion, but psychologists’ research suggests that most of the time, it’s good for us – it can strengthen our relationships and give our lives meaning and continuity. Tim Wildschut, PhD, of the University of Southampton, discusses how researchers define nostalgia; why loneliness, a bad mood and even a cold day can trigger it; when it can have downsides; and how technology is changing the way we look back at the past.
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