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How Young People Use Historical Nostalgia to Navigate Modern Life

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Clay Routledge
Dec 13, 2024
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For over two decades, I've been studying how people use nostalgia—those sentimental reflections on meaningful past experiences—to navigate life's challenges and cultivate psychological well-being. Most of my research has focused on personal nostalgia, examining how revisiting our own cherished memories helps us feel more…

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