Results: The Power of Nostalgia
1.
1.
From classic television shows and childhood toys to music from decades past, nostalgia has a way of bringing back memories and emotions. Which of the following brings you the strongest feelings of nostalgia? Select all that apply
Music from my younger years
58%
•
772 votes
Childhood television shows or movies
41%
•
548 votes
Foods or treats I enjoyed growing up
35%
•
467 votes
Toys, games or childhood activities
26%
•
345 votes
Seeing fashion from when I was younger
17%
•
218 votes
Other (please specify)
2%
•
27 votes
Not Applicable
11%
•
150 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
| 0.17% | 4 | |
| all of the above | 0.13% | 3 |
| My mother's possessions | 0.04% | 1 |
| roller skating | 0.04% | 1 |
| Music from before my younger years | 0.04% | 1 |
| pictures of places I used to live in | 0.04% | 1 |
| Certain smells | 0.04% | 1 |
| holidays | 0.04% | 1 |
| FOR ME IS CERTAIN SMELLS TEND TO TAKE ME BACK TO THE CARIBBEAN ISLE WHERE I WAS BORN | 0.04% | 1 |
| family outings | 0.04% | 1 |
| looking at pictures from my past | 0.04% | 1 |
| Smells. | 0.04% | 1 |
| places | 0.04% | 1 |
| going back to where i grew up | 0.04% | 1 |
| Seeing certain people/photos | 0.04% | 1 |
| Movies are TV shows | 0.04% | 1 |
| Going to the mall and theater | 0.04% | 1 |
| Amazing autos | 0.04% | 1 |
| Movies that I enjoyed when I was younger. | 0.04% | 1 |
| Cars | 0.04% | 1 |
| back when the US was a decent place to live | 0.04% | 1 |
| Places I spent time with my closest/truest friends | 0.04% | 1 |
2.
2.
Do you think life was generally better when you were younger, or do you prefer life today? Life was much better when I was younger
42%
•
556 votes
Life was somewhat better when I was younger
24%
•
318 votes
Life is better today
12%
•
161 votes
Undecided
22%
•
286 votes
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