Personal Possessions As Cues For Autobiographic... Info

The relationship between a person and their possessions evolves, meaning the memories associated with an object can change, diminish, or deepen over time.

Digital systems can facilitate (or hinder) the ability to keep and interact with personal memories, highlighting the need for thoughtful design in digital archiving. Personal possessions as cues for autobiographic...

Possessions are not just things; they function as anchors for episodic memories, triggering specific, vivid past events and the emotional states associated with them. The relationship between a person and their possessions