On the psychometric properties of the life regard index (LRI): A measure of meaningful life

Debats, Dominique L.; Lubbe, Petra M. van der; Wezeman, Fimmy R.A.

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“…Research has established that having a sense of meaning in life is beneficial for wellbeing as people experience greater happiness (e.g., Cohen & Cairns, 2012), are more satisfied with their lives (e.g., Steger & Kashdan, 2006), experience greater positive affect (e.g., King, Hicks, Krull, & Del Gaiso, 2006), and experience less anxiety, depression (e.g., Debats, van der Lubbe, & Wezeman, 1993), and rumination (e.g., Steger et al, 2008). In contrast, the process of searching is linked to diminished happiness and life satisfaction (e.g., Park, Park, & Peterson, 2010), and greater anxiety, depression, rumination, and negative affect (e.g., Steger et al, 2008).…”

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Do sources of meaning differentially predict search for meaning, presence of meaning, and wellbeing?

Grouden¹,

Jose²

2015

Intnl. J. Wellbeing

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Meaning in life is vital for human wellbeing. Research has examined important sources of meaning: however, it has not yet investigated whether certain sources of meaning might be more predictive of overall meaning and wellbeing. A community sample of 247 individuals (30 -69 years) rated the degree of meaningfulness they experienced in certain domains and completed 11 wellbeing measures. Presence of meaning was positively predicted by family and interpersonal relations, and negatively by leisure activities; search for meaning was positively predicted by personal growth and religiosity/spirituality. Meaning from family and health aided in the process of searching for meaning leading to presence of meaning; similarly, meaning from family, interpersonal relationships, health, religiosity/spirituality and life in general buffered against impoverished wellbeing when searching for meaning. Presence and wellbeing were both higher if the domains of work, family, interpersonal relations, community/society issues, and life in general were highly endorsed. Lastly, highly endorsing a larger number of sources buffered against negative wellbeing outcomes when searching for meaning. Overall, we found that meaning from important domains such as family and interpersonal relationships, and strongly endorsing a wide variety of sources, protected against negative wellbeing outcomes when searching for meaning.

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Do sources of meaning differentially predict search for meaning, presence of meaning, and wellbeing?

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Jose²

2015

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“…Furthermore, studies have shown positive correlations between meaning in life and life satisfaction in adults between 22 and 60 years of age (Bonebright, Clay, & Ankenmann, 2000) and between the presence of meaning and subjective wellbeing in adults aged 18 to 88 years (Debats, Van der Lubbe & Vezeman, 1993;Doğana, Sapmaz, Telb, Sapmaz, & Temizel, 2012). Among adolescents, studies indicate meaning in life to be a protective factor for health risk behaviors (Brassai, Piko, & Steger, 2010, 2012.…”

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Intervention for Promoting Meaning in Life in Adolescents: Evaluation of the Process and Results

Luz¹,

Murta²,

Aquino³

2017

Temas Psicol.

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The objective of this study was to evaluate the implementation process and achievements in an intervention to promote meaning of life among adolescents. The participants were 47 adolescents of both sexes, aged 15 and 17, not randomly allocated into two groups: experimental (N = 22) and control (N = 25). The process of evaluation included satisfaction measures, social validity, engagement and understanding of activities by the teenagers. They were also carried out pre and post tests ratings: the participants of the two groups responded initially to the instruments Questionnaire Sense of Life and Affect Scale Positive and Negative. After 6 weekly meetings, which aimed to promote the sense of life, both groups were subjected to retesting with the same instruments. The results suggested an increase in the perception of meaning of life and decreased negative affect, indicating evidence supporting the effectiveness of the intervention. Overall, there was a membership of teenagers to the intervention program, as well as a positive evaluation. The results indicated evidence supporting the effi cacy of the intervention.Keywords: Meaning in life, health promotion, adolescent health, clinical trial. Avaliação de Resultados e Processo de uma Intervenção para Promoção de Sentido da Vida em AdolescentesResumo O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o processo de implementação e os resultados alcançados em uma intervenção para promoção de sentido da vida entre adolescentes. Participaram da pesquisa 47 adolescentes de ambos os sexos, com idades entre 15 e 17 anos, distribuídos não randomicamente em dois grupos: experimental (N=22) e controle (N=25

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“…Ademais, estudos têm demonstrado correlações positivas entre sentido da vida e satisfação com a vida em população adulta, entre 22 e 60 anos de idade (Bonebright, Clay, & Ankenmann, 2000) e entre presença de sentido e bem-estar subjetivo, em adultos de 18 a 88 anos (Debats, Van der Lubbe, & Vezeman, 1993;Doğana, Sapmaz, Telb, Sapmaz, & Temizel, 2012). Entre adolescentes, estudos indicam o sentido da vida como fator de proteção contra comportamentos de risco à saúde (Brassai, Piko, & Steger, 2010, 2012.…”

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Avaliação de resultados e processo de uma intervenção para promoção de sentido da vida em adolescentes: evaluation of the process and results

Luz¹,

Murta²,

Aquino³

2017

Temas Psicol.

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ResumoO objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o processo de implementação e os resultados alcançados em uma intervenção para promoção de sentido da vida entre adolescentes. Participaram da pesquisa 47 adolescentes de ambos os sexos, com idades entre 15 e 17 anos, distribuídos não randomicamente em dois grupos: experimental (N=22) e controle (N=25). A avaliação de processo incluiu medidas de satisfação, validade social, engajamento e compreensão das atividades por parte dos adolescentes. Foram realizadas também avaliações de pré e pós testes: os participantes dos dois grupos responderam inicialmente aos instrumentos Questionário Sentido de Vida e Escala de Afetos Positivos e Negativos. Após 6 encontros semanais, que objetivaram promover o sentido de vida, ambos os grupos foram submetidos a uma retestagem com os mesmos instrumentos. Os resultados sugeriram um aumento na percepção de sentido de vida; diminuição de afetos negativos e a existência de planos futuros específi cos, indicando evidências favoráveis à efi cácia da intervenção. De forma geral, constatou-se uma adesão dos adolescentes ao programa de intervenção, bem como uma avaliação positiva do mesmo. Palavras-chave:Sentido da vida, promoção da saúde, saúde do adolescente, estudo de intervenção. Intervention for Promoting Meaning in Life in Adolescents:Evaluation of the Process and Results AbstractThe objective of this study was to evaluate the implementation process and achievements in an intervention to promote meaning of life among adolescents. The participants were 47 adolescents of both sexes, aged 15 and 17, not randomly allocated into two groups: experimental (N = 22) and control (N = 25). The process of evaluation included satisfaction measures, social validity, engagement and understanding of activities by the teenagers. They were also carried out pre and post tests ratings: the participants of the two groups responded initially to the instruments Questionnaire Sense of Life and Affect Scale Positive and Negative. After 6 weekly meetings, which aimed to promote the sense of life, both groups

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On the psychometric properties of the life regard index (LRI): A measure of meaningful life

Cited by 189 publications

References 15 publications

Do sources of meaning differentially predict search for meaning, presence of meaning, and wellbeing?

Do sources of meaning differentially predict search for meaning, presence of meaning, and wellbeing?

Intervention for Promoting Meaning in Life in Adolescents: Evaluation of the Process and Results

Avaliação de resultados e processo de uma intervenção para promoção de sentido da vida em adolescentes: evaluation of the process and results

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