The Power of Nostalgia: Unearthing the Emotional, Social, and Biological Roots of Our Longing for the Past

The nostalgia trend can also reflect societal changes. In times of turmoil, economic uncertainty, or political strife, people may yearn for “better days” as a response to their current frustrations. This collective desire for a simpler, more stable past is a natural psychological reaction. Nostalgia, in this instance, can serve as a coping strategy that helps individuals process their current reality by contrasting it with a ‘golden age’ of personal history.