Nostalgia May Have Harmful Impact on Those with Negative Past

Wednesday, January 8, 2020 - 09:50 in Psychology & Sociology

In a series of prior studies, Rutgers University–Camden researcher Andrew Abeyta discovered that nostalgic reflection of personal, social events can give people a temporary boost of confidence and, in turn, encourage them to become more committed to growing and improving their relationships. In his latest research, however, the assistant professor of psychology finds that nostalgia does not have the … Continue reading Nostalgia May Have Harmful Impact on Those with Negative Past

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