Name: Why do we feel nostalgia?
Uploaded: 2020-12-03T18:18:26Z
Duration: 3 min 54 s
Description: Nostalgia was once considered an illness confined to specific groups of people. Today, people all over the world report experiencing and enjoying nostalgia. But how does nostalgia work? And is it healthy? Clay Routledge details the way our understanding of nostalgia has changed since the term was first coined in the late 17th century. [Directed by Anton Bogaty, narrated by Addison Anderson].

Clay Routledge: Why do we feel nostalgia?

Why do we feel nostalgia?

Nostalgia was once considered an illness confined to specific groups of people. Today, people all over the world report experiencing and enjoying nostalgia. But how does nostalgia work? And is it healthy? Clay Routledge details the way our understanding of nostalgia has changed since the term was first coined in the late 17th century. [Directed by Anton Bogaty, narrated by Addison Anderson].

Nostalgia was once viewed as a dangerous illness, even leading Swiss commanders to forbid soldiers from singing their home songs. Over time, understanding shifted, and nostalgia became recognized as a bittersweet longing for the past that can uplift and restore. Modern research shows nostalgia boosts self-esteem, social connection, and psychological growth. Far from trapping people in the past, nostalgia helps individuals find meaning and motivation to face new challenges.