Publications by authors named "Margaret A Kneuer"
Autobiographical memories activated by the senses, particularly smell and taste, can be among the most potent and influential, an experience labelled the Proust Effect. Contemporary research has helped to explain the physiological, neurological, and psychological reasons underlying this phenomenon. Nostalgic memories triggered by taste and smell are especially self-relevant, arousing, and familiar.
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- Nostalgia from experiences like music and smells can make us feel better and less lonely.
- Reading a favorite book can bring out nostalgia and emotional benefits more than reading a new book does.
- In a study, people who re-read their favorite novels felt more connected and nostalgic compared to those who read new books or newspapers.