People who never delete old photos aren't sentimental; they might be strengthening their autobiographical memory, say psychologists

People who never delete old photos are not necessarily being sentimental. Psychology research suggests that keeping meaningful images may help reinforce autobiographical memory by acting as cues that make personal experiences easier to recall. Studies have found that saved photos are linked to more vivid and emotionally rich memories, while reviewing old pictures can strengthen memory retrieval and help people maintain a sense of identity over time.

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