The past that ties us together

Nostalgia Strengthens Social Networks

Bibliographic Data

ID7149989
AuthorsKuan‐ju Huang (0000-0001-7448-4421, Kyoto University, corresponding author), Y H Chang (0000-0003-3321-0357, State University of New York)
Year2025
Volume39
Issue8
Pages1841-1856
Publication date2025-11-17
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueCognition & Emotion (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0269-9931 • E-ISSN: 1464-0600
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/02699931.2025.2451313
PMID40074713
OpenAlexW4408419632
LanguageEN
References cited75

1,467), we found that trait-like nostalgia was associated with increased motivation to maintain social networks, which in turn predicted the number of close social ties. In other words, those who value nostalgia and experience it more frequently are more motivated to strengthen important relationships, which helps mitigate the loss of these bonds over the life span. These findings contribute to our understanding of the social nature of nostalgia and highlight its role in regulating our social networks

Cognitive psychology · Interpersonal ties · Media, Gender, and Advertising · Nostalgia and Consumer Behavior · Psychology · Social and Cultural Studies · Social Psychology

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