Nostalgia is an intricate emotion intertwining a longing for the past with a bittersweet acknowledgment of its impossibility. While researchers understand why nostalgia is experienced, its impact on relationships is less examined. During the COVID pandemic, studies revealed that people gravitated toward nostalgic music and leisure activities as a means to cope with loneliness. This led to an investigation into whether nostalgia not only evokes feelings of connectedness but also inspires efforts to reconnect with others socially.
Nostalgia brings temporary feelings of connectedness and motivates individuals to seek and achieve social connections, particularly during times of disconnection.
People often turn to nostalgic memories of shared experiences with others, which serve as a psychological resource in times of loneliness and isolation.
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