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Strongly influences both psychological and physical well-being
- A growing body of research identifies meaning in life as a fundamental human need that strongly influences both psychological and physical well-being (see Vail and Routledge, 2020). Individuals who perceive their lives as full of meaning live longer, healthier, and happier lives than those less inclined to view their lives as meaningful.
Research findings from the field of positive psychology, such as salutogenesis, implementation intentions, value congruence, broaden-and-build, and goal-setting literature, can help in building a comprehensive evidence-based life-crafting intervention.
- The Science of Meaning in Life - PubMed
We review the many experiences that have been shown to...
- Meaning-in-Life: A Vital Salutogenic Resource for Health
Regardless of patients’ age, diagnosis and gender, perceived...
- The Science of Meaning in Life - PubMed
Sep 18, 2018 · Given its wide-ranging benefits, understanding what makes life meaningful is an important goal. In this article, we propose that mundane routines are among the many things that can make life feel meaningful.
- Samantha J. Heintzelman, Laura A. King
- 2019
Meaning in life has long been a mystery of human existence. In this review, we seek to demystify this construct. Focusing on the subjective experience of meaning in life, we review how it has been measured and briefly describe its correlates.
Jan 14, 2021 · Meaning in life and the agency it generates has important implications for social and economic health, which are two critical ingredients of societal flourishing. Meaning promotes social and community engagement. Numerous studies have identified social bonds as a primary source of meaning in life.
Jan 1, 2017 · Meaning in life is not only a product of profound, life-altering experiences but is part of the work-a-day world. Grounding meaning in life in the everyday experiences of people, we consider the specific ways that work can encourage meaningfulness and the benefits of meaning for organizations.
- Sarah J. Ward, Laura A. King
- 2017
Jan 4, 2021 · We review the many experiences that have been shown to enhance meaning in life and close by considering important remaining research questions about this fascinating topic. Keywords: existential psychology; meaning in life; meaning making; positive affect; purpose; well-being.
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Mar 12, 2021 · Regardless of patients’ age, diagnosis and gender, perceived meaning-in-life is important in clinical health care and research. Frankl’s theory of meaning has been used as a basis for research and practice in many fields ; this chapter focuses on nursing and health science.
