How is nostalgia positioned among self-relevant emotions? We tested, in six studies, which
self-relevant emotions are perceived as most similar versus least similar to nostalgia, and
what underlies these similarities/differences. We used multidimensional scaling to chart the
perceived similarities/differences among self-relevant emotions, resulting in two-
dimensional models. The results were revealing. Nostalgia is positioned among self-
relevant emotions characterised by positive valence, an approach orientation, and low …