ICPS
2021 APS Virtual Convention · 2021
Exploring How Nostalgia Increases Empathy: The Potential Mediating Role of Perceived Social Support
- Noor Alsharif
Tennessee Technological University - Nicole Henniger
Tennessee Technological University
Abstract
Does nostalgia increase empathy, and does perceived social support (PSS) mediate this relationship? In this research proposal, we describe our plan to experimentally manipulate nostalgia in a sample of American undergraduates and to measure empathy and PSS. This novel mediational model could be useful for counselors attempting to influence empathy.