The Effect of Evoking Nostalgic Memories on the Homeostatic Variables (Mental and Physical) Among Cardiovascular Patients
Advances in Cognitive Science 19 (4):57-69 (2018)
Abstract
Nostalgia as one of the complex emotions has been challenged
over the past few decades due to its psychological and physiological functions.
The present experiment investigates the effect of recalling nostalgic memories
on amelioration of homeostatic and health state of people with cardiovascular
disease. Method: The participants were 30 patients who were hospitalized for
angiography procedure. The research was based on an experimental design with
randomized and post-test groups. The instruments used included a thermometer
with ° C, a checkout manipulation test, a blood pressure monitor, an ice
container and a manual timer, a pain intensity perception scale and Batcho’s
nostalgia questionnaire. Results: The results showed that there was a significant
difference between the two groups in perceived temperature, the resilience in the
face of pain, and the perceived pain. The experimental group perceived higher
temperature and showed greater resilience in the face of pain and also lower pain
intensity was reported. There was no significant difference in blood pressure between
the two groups. Conclusion: The results of this study provide significant
evidence for the embodiment emotions hypothesis and positive role of Nostalgia
in psychological and physiological homeostatic. Further practical implications
of results and suggestions for future research were considered.
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