Browsing Faculty of Humanities by Subject "meaning in life"
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Escapism motive for sport consumption as a predictor of meaning in life
(Taylor & Francis, 2016)The objective of this study was to examine whether spectator escapism motive for sport consumption could predict meaning in life, and to explore the role of psychological ownership in this relationship. A sample of 806 ... -
Meaning and posttraumatic growth among survivors of the September 2013 Colorado Floods
(Wiley, 2016)In the wake of significant adversity, a range of recovery outcomes are possible, from prolonged distress to minimal effects on functioning and even psychological growth. Finding meaning in one's life is thought to facilitate ... -
Mindfulness and psychological well-being among black South African university students and their relatives
(Taylor & Francis, 2016)This study investigated the relationship between mindfulness and psychological well-being in a convenience sample of black South African students (n = 203) and their parents and other relatives (n = 204) (66.1% = female; ... -
Self-concept clarity's role in meaning in life among American college students: a latent growth approach
(Taylor & Francis, 2016)Meaning in life (MIL) is a fundamental building block of well-being, and MIL theory heavily emphasizes the importance of using self-knowledge to identify what makes life meaningful and to select suitable purposes to pursue ... -
The three meanings of meaning in life: distinguishing coherence, purpose, and significance
(Taylor & Francis, 2016)Despite growing interest in meaning in life, many have voiced their concern over the conceptual refinement of the construct itself. Researchers seem to have two main ways to understand what meaning in life means: coherence ...