Change often takes individuals out of their comfort zones and introduces them to new and uncertain situations. The loss of familiar surroundings or routines can lead to a longing for the past when things were more known and comfortable. Nostalgia arises from the desire to recapture that sense of security and familiarity. 2. Sense of identity: Loss, especially of people or significant life stages, can create nostalgia as it shakes up one's sense of identity. People often identify themselves through their connections to others or the roles they play in society, and when these connections or roles change or are lost, individuals may long for the sense of self they had in the past. 3. Emotional attachments: Change or loss can sever emotional connections with people, places, or experiences that were meaningful to an individual. Nostalgia arises from the longing to recapture the positive emotions associated with those connections.
