1970
DOI: 10.1093/geronj/25.2.126
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Hiatus in "Meaning": Disengagement for Retired Professors1

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“…Th ere is no evidence, however, that meaning fuels an adversarial or domineering approach to life. Rather, meaning is linked to a positive perception of and approach to the world as well as an optimistic orientation toward the future (Acuff and Allen, 1970 ;Reker, 1977 ;Reker and Peacock, 1981 ;Sharpe and Viney, 1973 ;Simon et al, 1998 ;. A meaningful life is a life of hope, optimism, and striving for a better future (Mascaro and Rosen, 2005 ;Mascaro and Rosen, 2006 ;Mascaro et al, 2004 ;Steger, 2006 ;Steger and Frazier, 2005 ;Th ompson and Pitts, 1993 ).…”
Section: What Is the Connection Between Meaning In Life And Wellbeing?mentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Th ere is no evidence, however, that meaning fuels an adversarial or domineering approach to life. Rather, meaning is linked to a positive perception of and approach to the world as well as an optimistic orientation toward the future (Acuff and Allen, 1970 ;Reker, 1977 ;Reker and Peacock, 1981 ;Sharpe and Viney, 1973 ;Simon et al, 1998 ;. A meaningful life is a life of hope, optimism, and striving for a better future (Mascaro and Rosen, 2005 ;Mascaro and Rosen, 2006 ;Mascaro et al, 2004 ;Steger, 2006 ;Steger and Frazier, 2005 ;Th ompson and Pitts, 1993 ).…”
Section: What Is the Connection Between Meaning In Life And Wellbeing?mentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Past research has indicated that involvement in familial or friendship roles (Acuff & Allen, 1970;George & Maddox, 1977;Eran & Jacobson, 1976), good health (Bromley, 1966;Dawson & Bailer, 1972;Fillenbaum, 1971), adequate income (Heidbreeder, 1972;Eran & Jacobson, 1976;Fillenbaum, 1971) and a feeling that one has control over events in one's life (Reid & Ziegler, 1977) are important in adjusting to age-related phenomena such as retirement. Of interest in this study were potential differences and similarities in these factors between successful retirees and employees.…”
Section: The Questionnaire Measuresmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…It has been used previously to measure the perceived lack of meaning in the lives of elderly populations (Acuff & Allen, 1970). Both construct and concurrent validity have been assessed and established to be adequate (Crumbaugh, 1968;Crumbaugh & Maholick, 1969).…”
Section: Purpose In Life Test (Pil)mentioning
confidence: 99%