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Research reveals family legacy drives decisions on donating inherited possessions

New research indicates heirs keep family heirlooms to preserve their legacy rather than simply discarding items that no longer spark joy.

2 publishers · 2 articles · first seen 22 Oct 2026 · updated 2h ago

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2 publishers have covered this in 2 articles since 22 Oct 2026. Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories published first, on 22 October at 12:00 UTC; Times of India followed 25h 34m later. The most recent article, from Times of India, appeared on 23 October at 13:33 UTC.

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  1. Why people struggle to part with grandparents' belongings, says psychology Times of India
  2. Family legacy helps explain how heirs decide to donate inherited possessions Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories

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