# Using sentimental possessions makes them more meaningful, study finds

- Source: Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories
- Published: 2026-11-03T13:00:05+00:00
- Category: Science
- Original: https://phys.org/news/2026-11-sentimental-meaningful.html
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/using-sentimental-possessions-makes-them-more-meaningful-study-finds-d1ee69/

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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