Effect of Nostalgic Memory Retrieval on Anthropomorphism
Nostalgic memory often involves one’s close relationships and fosters a sense of closeness to the target person in the memory. The motivation for social connections is a critical factor behind anthropomorphism (humanizing non-human targets). When people feel lonely, they anthropomorphize non-human t...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2023-12-01
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| Series: | SAGE Open |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/21582440231220492 |