Good is...? - Defining the concept

We were asked to devise a more focused rationale as the current concept is too broad. With the idea of 'nostalgia', I could focus on the following

• Childhood films, TV programmes, technology etc
• Look at how different age groups respond to nostalgia and how (places, smells, sounds etc) 
• The medicinal and psychological benefits of using nostalgia as 'a natural anti-depressant'
• The evolution of technology/gadgets

I decided to research the medicinal aspects of nostalgia in more depth  One quote from an article I found stated that 'remembering past times improves mood, increases self-esteem, strengthens social bonds and imbues life with meaning'. For example, we process smell and touch through the amygdala - the emotional seat of the brain.

Other benefits include:

• Give us ambition and motivation to grow
• Makes you appreciate the little things in life
• Comfort and familiarity
• You can learn from past experiences