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- People without a strong life purpose were more than twice as likely to die between the study years of 2006 and 2010, compared with those who had one. This association between a low level of purpose in life and death remained true despite how rich or poor participants were, and regardless of gender, race, or education level.
www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2019/05/25/726695968/whats-your-purpose-finding-a-sense-of-meaning-in-life-is-linked-to-healthHaving a Purpose In Life May Lessen The Risk Of Early Death ...
May 24, 2019 · Life purpose was significantly associated with all-cause mortality in the HRS (hazard ratio, 2.43; 95% CI, 1.57-3.75, comparing those in the lowest life purpose category with those in the highest life purpose category).
- Aliya Alimujiang, Ashley Wiensch, Jonathan Boss, Nancy L. Fleischer, Alison M. Mondul, Karen McLean,...
- 2019
There was evidence that SES might modify the association between purpose in life and 8-year mortality risk among older U.S. adults. A growing body of research suggests that a sense of purpose might emerge as an important upstream target for interventions and policies aimed at enhancing health behaviors and physical health.
- Koichiro Shiba, Laura D. Kubzansky, David R. Williams, Tyler J. VanderWeele, Eric S. Kim
- 10.1016/j.amepre.2021.02.011
- 2021
- 2021/08
This study assesses whether the association between higher purpose in life and lower mortality is similar across the levels of SES. Methods: A national sample of 13,159 U.S. adults aged >50 years from the Health and Retirement Study was analyzed. The baseline year was 2006‒2008.
May 25, 2019 · Having a purpose in life may decrease your risk of dying early, according to a study published Friday. Researchers analyzed data from nearly 7,000 American adults between the ages of...
- Mara Gordon
Dec 3, 2015 · "Possessing a high sense of purpose in life is associated with a reduced risk for mortality and cardiovascular events," according to the study by Drs. Randy Cohen and Alan...
Apr 13, 2023 · Results of logistic regression analyses showed that purpose in life and self-rated health were both significantly positively associated with longevity, and that purpose in life significantly moderated the relationship between self-rated health and mortality.
May 24, 2019 · Life purpose was significantly associated with all-cause mortality in the HRS (hazard ratio, 2.43; 95% CI, 1.57-3.75, comparing those in the lowest life purpose category with those in...
