ICPS
2019 International Convention of Psychological Science · 2019
Gaining Strength By Connecting with the Past: Nostalgia As the Active Component in Reminiscence Therapy
- Gary Christopher
University of the West of England - Richard Cheston
University of the West of England - Emily Dodd
University of the West of England - Sanda Ismail
University of the West of England - Constantine Sedikides
University of Southampton - Tim Wildschut
University of Southampton
Abstract
Nostalgia increases a sense of connection with others, meaning in life, and optimism in people with dementia. Using a nostalgia-based reminiscence therapy (NBRT) we have shown that NBRT has the potential to reduce levels of distress, thereby showing it to be effective in helping to manage the symptoms of dementia.
Emotion
