Attenuating Pain With the Past: Nostalgia Reduces Physical Pain

Attenuating Pain With the Past: Nostalgia Reduces Physical Pain

Previous work has found that nostalgia, a sentimental longing for the past, is associated with psychological, emotional, and social benefits. Recent research has demonstrated that nostalgic reflection also can improve individuals’ physical health (i.e., exercise) and reduce temperature-related pain....

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Main Authors: Mike Kersten, Julie A. Swets, Cathy R. Cox, Takashi Kusumi, Kazushi Nishihata, Tomoya Watanabe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020-10-01
Series:Frontiers in Psychology
Subjects:
nostalgia
physical pain
emotion
health
pain tolerance
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.572881/full

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