The role of nostalgia in making for well-being

Loveday, M (2023) 'The role of nostalgia in making for well-being.' Journal of Applied Arts & Health, 13 (3). pp. 343-356. ISSN 2040-2457

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Abstract

While some maker activities and actions have clear and measurable outcomes with increasing research about the joys and benefits of creativity, there is an aspect of making which is infrequently considered, perhaps because it is largely unconscious or may even be viewed negatively or dismissively. This is the pleasure to be found in the nostalgic aspects of crafting and making. This article examines the current research on the benefits of nostalgia, and how craft activities invoke nostalgia in various ways. Nostalgia is implicated as an element which can contribute to well-being – the perception of purpose, control and satisfaction which supports health and happiness. Although nostalgia is also already a factor in some making projects designed around well-being and health, it might in the future be used more consciously to contribute to other well-making activities.

Item Type:	Article
Divisions:	Bath School of Design
Identification Number:	https://doi.org/10.1386/jaah_00115_1
Date Deposited:	09 May 2023 09:57
Last Modified:	16 Jan 2024 01:40
URI / Page ID:	https://researchspace.bathspa.ac.uk/id/eprint/15345

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