Post by scrapnnana on Aug 9, 2021 3:06:22 GMT
A friend sent this to me today. While it looks like it was published by Creative Memories, I have noticed and felt a lot of these same things since I started scrapbooking 25 years ago:
THE SCIENCE OF SCRAPBOOKING – WHAT EVERY PARENT NEEDS TO KNOW
New studies show that scrapbooking makes young women happier.
Research shows that activities involving nostalgic reflection like scrapbooking increase feelings of
connection, boost positive mood and bolster a sense of meaning in life.
CM REPORTS
Benefits of Scrapb ooking
©2019 CM Group Holdings, Inc. | CM Group Holdings Brands: Creative Memories® | Made in the USA • 0719
What did we find? First, and critically, scrapbooking generates nostalgia. A wide body of research indicates that nostalgia is beneficial to mental health and generates feelings of belonging. It focuses people’s
attention on relationships by making them feel more socially valued and competent and also more motivated
to pursue social goals. Scrapbooking together successfully facilitated a feeling of connectedness and social
bonding within the group, which surprised our research team, given the students did not know one
another prior to the study.
How does scrapbooking impact these social variables?
They also plan to share their albums with others, recommend scrapbooking to other students and would be interested in participating in more scrapbooking sessions.
In the follow-up survey we conducted six weeks after the study, nearly all respondents reported they have looked at their scrapbooks with family, romantic partners or friends.
Participants also scored very high on questionnaires assessing the extent to which scrapbooking made
them happy and relieved stress. The pleasant emotions associated with scrapbooking might help explain our finding that nearly all participants reported plans to continue scrapbooking in the future and were
inclined to view scrapbooks as a source of comfort and a way to help manage negative emotions. Our findings suggest that scrapbooking has the potential to not only promote social connections
and wellbeing, but also help people manage negative emotional experiences.
Humans have a fundamental need to belong as well as to perceive their lives as meaningful. When they have met these needs, they are mentally and physically healthier and more motivated to pursue goals and overcome life’s challenges and stressors. Our initial study suggests that scrapbooking is a great collaborative activity that can help young women feel happier, healthier and more connected with each other.
Dr. Routledge is a scientist, author, public speaker and professor at North Dakota State University.
THE SCIENCE OF SCRAPBOOKING – WHAT EVERY PARENT NEEDS TO KNOW
New studies show that scrapbooking makes young women happier.
Research shows that activities involving nostalgic reflection like scrapbooking increase feelings of
connection, boost positive mood and bolster a sense of meaning in life.
CM REPORTS
Benefits of Scrapb ooking
©2019 CM Group Holdings, Inc. | CM Group Holdings Brands: Creative Memories® | Made in the USA • 0719
What did we find? First, and critically, scrapbooking generates nostalgia. A wide body of research indicates that nostalgia is beneficial to mental health and generates feelings of belonging. It focuses people’s
attention on relationships by making them feel more socially valued and competent and also more motivated
to pursue social goals. Scrapbooking together successfully facilitated a feeling of connectedness and social
bonding within the group, which surprised our research team, given the students did not know one
another prior to the study.
How does scrapbooking impact these social variables?
They also plan to share their albums with others, recommend scrapbooking to other students and would be interested in participating in more scrapbooking sessions.
In the follow-up survey we conducted six weeks after the study, nearly all respondents reported they have looked at their scrapbooks with family, romantic partners or friends.
Participants also scored very high on questionnaires assessing the extent to which scrapbooking made
them happy and relieved stress. The pleasant emotions associated with scrapbooking might help explain our finding that nearly all participants reported plans to continue scrapbooking in the future and were
inclined to view scrapbooks as a source of comfort and a way to help manage negative emotions. Our findings suggest that scrapbooking has the potential to not only promote social connections
and wellbeing, but also help people manage negative emotional experiences.
Humans have a fundamental need to belong as well as to perceive their lives as meaningful. When they have met these needs, they are mentally and physically healthier and more motivated to pursue goals and overcome life’s challenges and stressors. Our initial study suggests that scrapbooking is a great collaborative activity that can help young women feel happier, healthier and more connected with each other.
Dr. Routledge is a scientist, author, public speaker and professor at North Dakota State University.
