Joelle Foster: An investigation into music engagement in adults in the UK and its relationship with general levels of nostalgia and mental well-being

Meliora: a podcast from the Sustainability & Resilience Institute

Meliora: a podcast from the Sustainability & Resilience Institute
Joelle Foster: An investigation into music engagement in adults in the UK and its relationship with general levels of nostalgia and mental well-being
Jul 17, 2025 Season 6 Episode 29
University of Southampton

Joelle Foster BSc Psychology joins us to discuss her research project titled "An investigation into music engagement in adults in the UK and its relationship with general levels of nostalgia and mental well-being".

Research on music listening is vast in showing the mental health benefits of such a practice. Nostalgia has also shown great effect in eliciting positive emotions. Emerging research looks at music-evoked nostalgia but not much research has been conducted on music composers in this area. This  research project investigated this population with regards to general levels of nostalgia and well-being, important for tackling SDG3 'Good Health and Well-being'.

Episode guest: Joelle Foster, BSc Psychology

Episode host: Prof Simon Kemp

Episode producer and editor: Jack Dinham