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The Sweetness of the Past

The concept of nostalgia—a sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past—is frequently discussed in popular culture, from retro fashion to classic movie reboots. But what exactly triggers nostalgia, and how does it impact a person’s current emotional state? Because nostalgia is a highly subjective, internal experience that varies greatly from person to person, a self-report method is the most appropriate research tool to investigate these personal feelings.

A team of researchers is planning to conduct a self-report study to investigate people’s experiences and triggers of nostalgia.

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Explain how you would conduct a study using the self-report method to investigate nostalgia. Justify your decisions as part of your explanation. You must refer to:

  • two closed questions you would use
  • two open questions you would use
  • two rating scale questions (one Likert, one semantic differential)
  • how the self-report will be administered (completed by the participants)

You should use your own experience of practical activities to inform your response.

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  1. A Level
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