Article by cosmopolitan- Nostalgia vs novelty: Decoding the psychology behind musical preferences
Article by cosmopolitan- Nostalgia vs novelty: Decoding the psychology behind musical preferences
The brain’s reward centres are activated during nostalgic activities, releasing dopamine which increases joy,” says Sophia Peermohideen, psychologist and psychotherapist. “This explains why we feel pleasant emotions upon hearing a song from the past, even if it wasn’t a favourite at the time, as long as it was prevalent in popular culture or our lives.”
