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| The sense made of, and significance felt regarding, the nature of one’s being and existence |
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What is life meaning related to?
Steger et al. (2006) |
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life satisfaction (0.46)
depression (-0.48)
extraversion (0.28)
joy (0.49)
self-esteem (0.37)
optimism (0.37) |
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Viktor Frankl believes man is basically concerned with ____
-logotherapy |
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meaning in life
-Frankl believes that what separates us from just reproducing like other species is the search, will, and want of meaning
-If you have meaning in your core, it will allow you to deflect negative stuff because you have a meaningful force pushing you along. |
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Sources of meaning
-Frankl
-Emmons
-Seligman |
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Frankl:
-Creative endeavors
-Elevating experiences
-Reflection and growth
Emmons
-Work/achievement
-Intimacy/relationships
-spirituality
-Self transcendence/generativity
Seligman
-Signature strengths
Most important source of meaning described: other people |
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