“…Among the self-relevant emotions, nostalgia occupied a position characterized by positive valence, in line with a host of nostalgia research (Hepper et al, 2012;Sedikides & Wildschut, 2016b). Furthermore, nostalgia featured a mild approach orientation, which aligns with findings that experimentally induced nostalgia triggers approach motivation (Abeyta, Routledge, & Juhl, 2015;Stephan et al, 2014Stephan et al, , 2015.…”
Section: Key Objective: Evaluating the Position Of Nostalgia Among Sesupporting
How is nostalgia positioned among self-relevant emotions? We tested, in six studies, which self-relevant emotions are perceived as most similar versus least similar to nostalgia, and what underlies these similarities/differences. We used multidimensional scaling to chart the perceived similarities/differences among self-relevant emotions, resulting in two-dimensional models. The results were revealing. Nostalgia is positioned among self-relevant emotions characterised by positive valence, an approach orientation, and low arousal. Nostalgia most resembles pride and self-compassion, and least resembles embarrassment and shame. Our research pioneered the integration of nostalgia among self-relevant emotions.
“…Among the self-relevant emotions, nostalgia occupied a position characterized by positive valence, in line with a host of nostalgia research (Hepper et al, 2012;Sedikides & Wildschut, 2016b). Furthermore, nostalgia featured a mild approach orientation, which aligns with findings that experimentally induced nostalgia triggers approach motivation (Abeyta, Routledge, & Juhl, 2015;Stephan et al, 2014Stephan et al, , 2015.…”
Section: Key Objective: Evaluating the Position Of Nostalgia Among Sesupporting
How is nostalgia positioned among self-relevant emotions? We tested, in six studies, which self-relevant emotions are perceived as most similar versus least similar to nostalgia, and what underlies these similarities/differences. We used multidimensional scaling to chart the perceived similarities/differences among self-relevant emotions, resulting in two-dimensional models. The results were revealing. Nostalgia is positioned among self-relevant emotions characterised by positive valence, an approach orientation, and low arousal. Nostalgia most resembles pride and self-compassion, and least resembles embarrassment and shame. Our research pioneered the integration of nostalgia among self-relevant emotions.
“…Whereas the caricature of nostalgia depicts a regressive and ossifying emotion, nostalgia is, in fact, fundamentally future‐oriented (Sedikides & Wildschut, ; Sedikides, Wildschut, & Stephan, ). This forward‐looking function of nostalgia was articulated succinctly by Davis ():It (nostalgia) reassures us of past happiness and accomplishment; and, since these still remain on deposit, as it were, in the bank of our memory, it simultaneously bestows upon us a certain worth, irrespective of how present circumstances may seem to question or obscure this.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Cheung et al. (; see also Cheung, Sedikides & Wildschut, ) induced nostalgia with autobiographical recall, songs, and song lyrics. Each time, nostalgia increased optimism.…”
We examined the psychological functions of nostalgia (hanin in Arabic) among Syrian refugees residing in Saudi Arabia, who were forcibly displaced during the Syrian civil war. Forced displacement entails disruption, loss, and mourning, creating a salient contrast between one's past and present circumstances, which could attenuate the benefits of nostalgia. Studying this population thus affords a strong test of the boundaries of nostalgia's functionality. We experimentally induced nostalgia via vivid autobiographical recall and then assessed various psychological functions, as well as current affect. A supplemental objective was to examine the role of dispositional resilience. Most established benefits of nostalgia also accrued to Syrian refugees. However, contrary to previous findings, nostalgia decreased optimism, highlighting the limits of its palliative capacity among displaced individuals. As hypothesized, the impact of nostalgia was moderated by dispositional resilience, which acted as a catalyst of the emotion's benefits and as an inhibitor of its costs.
“…On the one hand, Sedikides and Wildschut (2016) stressed that nostalgia endured a negative reputation as an unhealthy preoccupation with one's past. On the other hand, they highlighted that nostalgia strengthened approach orientation, raised optimism, evoked inspiration, boosted creativity, and kindled prosociality.…”
Purpose -The role of nostalgia in the context of retailing is an intriguing area of research. However, previous research has mainly focused on consumer nostalgia in the context of product advertising. This paper aims to identify the main features of consumers' retail nostalgia and to determine a framework for classification and analysis. Methodology -The paper presents the results of an extensive review of the recent literature on the role of nostalgia in the retail context and consumer-related behaviour. Findings -Useful insigths for both retailers and marketers are provided in order to better understand the concept of consumer nostalgia and to enhance the overall retail experience of nostalgic consumers. Consequently, it helps target and capture the segment of nostalgic consumers more effectively. Conclusion -The paper summarizes the relevant retail-related research on consumer nostalgia and provides a framework for an improved understanding of nostalgic consumers in the retailing environment.
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