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Factors Related to Meaning of Life in Taiwanese Women Treated with In Vitro Fertilization

Journal of the Formosan Medical Association, 2006
The meaning of life can be defined as a sense of a clear aim in life and a belief that one's daily activities are meaningful. Pregnancy is clearly an important aim of women who undergo in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment. The purpose of this study was
Tsann-Juu Su, Yueh-Chih Chen
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Spanish Validation of the Multidimensional Existential Meaning Scale: Which Dimension of Meaning in Life Is More Associated With Psychopathology in People With Mental Disorders?

Frontiers in Psychiatry, 2022
BackgroundTo assess three dimensions of Meaning in Life (comprehension, purpose, and mattering) the Multidimensional Existential Meaning Scale (MEMS) was developed, however, the MEMS's factorial structure has not yet been confirmed in a Spanish-speaking ...
Jose Heliodoro Marco, Jose Heliodoro Marco, Joaquín García-Alandete, Sandra Pérez Rodríguez, Verónica Guillén, Verónica Guillén, Rosa M. Baños, Rosa M. Baños, Maria Pilar Tormo-Irun   +8 more
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Validation of the Purpose in Life Scale-Short Form in an Ecuadorian Sample: factor analysis, reliability and graded response model

Psychology, Society & Education, 2023
Introduction: The purpose in life is analyzed within psychological well-being, it deals with the meaning of life that people have, which has implications in areas such as mental health.
Rodrigo Moreta-Herrera, Alberto Rodríguez-Lorenzana, Guido Mascialino, Tomás Caycho-Rodríguez, Claudio López-Calle, Miguel Gallegos, Mauricio Cervigni, Pablo Martino, Lindsey W. Vilca   +8 more
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Purpose in Life Among Centenarian Offspring [PDF]

The Journals of Gerontology: Series B, 2018
Abstract Objectives Purpose in life (PIL), a feeling of meaning and direction in life, is associated with favorable health outcomes including lower mortality and reduced risk of disease, disability, and cognitive impairment.
Sarah, Marone, Katherine, Bloore, Paola, Sebastiani, Christopher, Flynn, Brittany, Leonard, Kelsey, Whitaker, Marilyn, Mostowy, Thomas T, Perls, Stacy L, Andersen   +8 more
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The discomforting rise of ' public geographies': a 'public' conversation. [PDF]

, 2007
In this innovative and provocative intervention, the authors explore the burgeoning ‘public turn’ visible across the social sciences to espouse the need to radically challenge and reshape dominant and orthodox visions of ‘the academy’, academic life, and
Bassett K, Benjamin W, Burawoy M, Burawoy M, Burawoy M, Castree N, Collier R, Cook I, Eden S, Fuller D, Fuller D, Gibson-Graham J K, Kitchin R, Mitchell D, Mitchell K, Owens S, Parker M, Said E, Shelton N, Yates M, Yeatman A   +20 more
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The greying church: the impact of life expectancy on religiosity [PDF]

, 2009
Purpose: In recent years, there has been an expanding literature on the socio-economic determinants of religiosity. The purpose of this paper is to contribute to this stream of the literature by studying the impact of life expectancy on religiosity ...
Papyrakis, E., Selvaretnam, G.
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Psychosocial outcomes of an inclusive adapted sport and adventurous training course for military personnel. [PDF]

, 2013
PURPOSE: To explore the psychosocial outcomes of an inclusive adapted sport and adventurous training course that aims to support the rehabilitation and personal development of military personnel who have sustained physical and/or psychological disability.
Anthony W, Carlton Cooke, Crossley M, David Carless, Guttman L, Jim McKenna, Lieblich A, Plummer K, Repper J, Riessman C, Sakić V, Suzanne Peacock   +11 more
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Purpose Orientation and Its Protective Effect on Self-Esteem Among Chinese Depressive Patients: A Comparative Study

Psychology Research and Behavior Management, 2023
Dannuo Lyu,1 Xiaosong Gai,1,2 Yanfeng Zhong3 1School of Psychology, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, Jilin Province, People’s Republic of China; 2Research Center of Mental Health Education in Northeast Normal University, Key Research Institute of ...
Lyu D, Gai X, Zhong Y
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The development of the Meaning in Life Index (MILI) and its relationship with personality and religious behaviours and beliefs among UK undergraduate students [PDF]

, 2008
The scales available for assessing meaning in life appear to be confounded with several related constructs, including purpose in life, satisfaction with life, and goal-directed behaviour.
Battista J, Bolt M, Bradburn NM, Bugental JFT, Crumbaugh JC, Dufton BD, Ebersole P, Eysenck HJ, Eysenck HJ, Fabry JB, Francis LJ, Frankl VE, Fromm E, Leslie J. Francis, Linley PA, Maslow AM, Paloutzian RF, Peter R. Hills, Snyder CR, Weinstein L   +19 more
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Sense of Purpose Promotes Resilience to Cognitive Deficits Attributable to Depressive Symptoms

Frontiers in Psychology, 2021
ObjectiveIndividuals higher in depressive symptoms commonly present with neuropsychological deficits including poorer memory performance. Sense of purpose in life has been shown to promote resilience to cognitive impairment in older adulthood, but it is ...
Nathan A. Lewis, Nathan A. Lewis, Patrick L. Hill   +2 more
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