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Publication Details
AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
psychology
Sources and motives for personal meaning in adulthood
Journal of Positive Psychology, Volume 8, No. 6, Year 2013
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Description
This study examined sources and motives for personal meaning in adulthood using a mixed methods approach. Participants (N = 666) from seven Western countries reported sources of life meaning, and why they were meaningful. They rated their perceived meaningfulness of 10 life domains and completed the Satisfaction with Life Scale. Family and personal life - indicating personal growth, well-being, harmony and self-actualization - emerged as main sources of meaning. Personal life, referring mainly to self-transcendent values, was the prominent motive underlying sources of meaning. Participants grouped according to age and family role revealed life stage differences in meaningfulness across domains. Hierarchical regressions indicated meaningfulness was not a significant predictor of life satisfaction, confirming that hedonic and eudaimonic dimensions are distinct components of well-being. Findings elucidate the importance of self-generated accounts of meaning as these blend personal, self-transcendent and demographic factors and offer insight not typically provided by standardized surveys. © 2013 Taylor & Francis.
Authors & Co-Authors
Delle Fave, Antonella Delle
Italy, Milan
Università Degli Studi Di Milano
Brdar, Ingrid
Croatia, Rijeka
University of Rijeka
Wissing, Marié Philipina
South Africa, Potchefstroom
North-west University
Vella-Brodrick, Dianne A.
Australia, Melbourne
Melbourne Graduate School of Education
Statistics
Citations: 100
Authors: 4
Affiliations: 4
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1080/17439760.2013.830761
e-ISSN:
17439779
Research Areas
Health System And Policy
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
Phenomenological Study
Study Approach
Mixed-methods