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Using sentimental possessions makes them more meaningful, study finds

Phys.org · WORLD · Science · 11/3/2026, 8:00:05 AM

Consumers often protect their sentimentally valuable possessions by storing them away, which precludes them from being used. Across five studies, research from the University of Missouri-St. Louis and the University of Oregon shows that usage of sentimentally valuable objects increases their sentimental value.

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