Abstract
The main purpose of this research is to examine the psychological and behavioral consequences of nostalgic emotions. Specifically, the study examines the interrelationships between nostalgic emotions, meaning in life, subjective well-being, and revisit intentions. Data were collected using an online survey via MTurk, and structural equation modeling was used to test the proposed hypotheses. Findings reveal that nostalgic emotions have significant effects on meaning in life, subjective well-being, and revisit intention. Also, the meaning in life and subjective well-being have effects on revisit intention. Further analysis shows that meaning in life and subjective well-being mediate the effects of nostalgic emotions on revisit intention. The theoretical and practical implications are discussed.
•This study explores the relationship among nostalgic emotions, meaning in life, subjective well-being and revisit intentions.•The findings suggest nostalgic emotions have significant effects on meaning in life, and subjective well-being.•We demonstrate that nostalgic emotions trigger individuals' behavioral responses and positively affect revisit intentions.•The study finds out the mediating effects of meaning in life and subjective well-being on the relationship between nostalgic emotions and revisit intention.