Meaning Of Life Research Articles

Integrating behavioral, psychodynamic, recovery-oriented, and trauma-informed principles to decrease aggressive behavior in inpatient care.

Positive behavioral support plans have been employed since the 1980s in the service of those with developmental disabilities and in school systems and show efficacy for decreasing challenging behaviors and facilitating skill building. Recent years have seen an increased use of positive behavior support (PBS) technology with adults who experience serious mental illness. Inpatient psychiatric units can be traumatizing places as a consequence of the acuity of units and their use of containment methods to address challenging behaviors, such as aggression against others and self-injury. This has resulted in socially just movements from coercive measures in inpatient care, informed by psychotherapeutic, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented principles that emphasize safety, person-centered values, and developing a life of meaning while ensuring trustworthiness, collaboration, and empowerment. This article describes the effectiveness of a trauma-informed and recovery-oriented PBS approach, informed by psychotherapeutic principles, in the treatment of individuals with serious mental illness on an inpatient unit in decreasing the frequency and intensity of challenging behaviors. The PBS approach is also founded on the ideals of social justice that all individuals have the right to equity and to the pursuit of a meaningful life in society. This is especially true of persons who experience the most marginalization, such as those who are involuntarily hospitalized and who face coercive measures, and who deserve interventions to help them live a life of meaning. Findings suggest that this psychotherapy integration approach leads to significant decreases in aggressive behaviors while decreasing the likelihood of exposure to traumatic experiences for patients and staff alike. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved).

The Challenges of Disabled Students with Crippled Dreams and Reality: A Study on the University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh

The mind is simply making the transition to dreaming faster than the body. While strengthening the mind our mental “muscles” improve our memory, attention, brain speed, people skills, intelligence, and navigation. The brain is at the core of everything we do, so make a change to build brainpower. This researcher has selected 51 disabled students through simple random sampling and data are classified and analyzed. Among them, respondents are students of 68.6% male and 31.4% female disabled students. They are facing many problems at the University of Rajshahi. Most of the respondent’s socio-economic conditions are medium and there are communication problems, no ramp in the maximum academic building, and no special facilities for disabled students. This research emphasizes that we should not consider disabled people as a burden to society. They have also the right to lead meaningful lives and the people having sound health should fulfill their rights.

The relationship between fear of cancer recurrence and death anxiety among Chinese cancer patients: the serial mediation model

AimsThis study aims to investigate the association between fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) and death anxiety (DA) among Chinese cancer patients, while considering the mediating effects of experiential avoidance (EA) and meaning in life (MIL).MethodsFrom February to June 2023, convenience sampling was used to select newly diagnosed cancer patients in a tertiary Cancer Hospital in Chinese Hunan Province as the survey objects. A total of 436 cancer patients completed the Fear of Cancer Recurrence Inventory, the Meaning in Life Questionnaire, the Acceptance and Action Questionnaire-II, and the Templer’s death anxiety scale. Descriptive analysis and Pearson correlation analysis were conducted using SPSS 28.0 software. Serial mediation analysis was performed by Hayes’ PROCESS macro.ResultsGender, age, educational level, marital status, residence, occupation, per capita monthly household income, tumor type, and cancer stage were controlled in the model. The results revealed that fear of cancer recurrence had a significant direct effect on death anxiety (Effect = 0.075, 95% CI: 0.064 to 0.087). Additionally, three indirect pathways were identified: (1) through experiential avoidance (Effect = 0.037, 95% CI: 0.026 to 0.049), (2) through meaning in life (Effect = 0.022, 95% CI: 0.014 to 0.031), and (3) through the serial mediators involving meaning in life and experiential avoidance (Effect = 0.016, 95% CI: 0.010 to 0.023). The total indirect effect of the three mediation paths was 63.56%.ConclusionFear of cancer recurrence is a significant psychological distress experienced by cancer patients, which not only directly contributes to death anxiety but also may triggers changes, such as experiential avoidance and meaning in life. Ultimately, this comprehensive psychological distress leads to death anxiety.

Analyzing Lived Experiences of Athlete and Coach Relationships in Sports

Objectives. The two main stressors affecting athletes’ wellbeing are relationships between coaches and athletes and social support. This study aims to investigate the connections between athletes’ psychological health, social support, and coach-athlete interactions. Relationships between coaches and athletes have a favorable impact on future coaching techniques and support systems, which in turn improves athlete wellbeing. Materials and methods. This study employed a quantitative approach using survey methods. The study involved 323 respondents consisting of 231 males (71.52%) and 92 females (28.48%). The instrument used in this study was the Instructor–Student Rapport Scale, comprising 2 dimensions (pleasant interactions and personal relationships). The study results were analyzed using the t-test to determine the significance of differences in athletes’ life experiences based on their relationship with the coach. The findings of the study explain that the experiences of athletes’ gender have differences regarding the relationship with the coach. Results. This result has also been proven by the results of the t test calculation of <0.001. Meanwhile, the results of t test calculations related to the type of sport (individual and group) obtained results > 0.001, which states that there is no difference in life experience between athletes and coaches. Conclusions. These findings lead to the conclusion that the most crucial factor in facilitating and enabling meaningful life experiences between coaches and athletes is the coach’s proximity to the athletes.

Care Priorities for Individuals with Lower Extremity Amputations: A Patient Delphi Study

Objective To gather preliminary evidence on short- and long-term care priorities for people with lower extremity amputations. Design A three-round modified Delphi study using semi-structured interviews. Participants A convenience sample of 20 adult participants who had undergone lower extremity amputations at a tertiary public hospital. Main Measure Consensus on each care priority was defined a priori as an agreement of more than 50%. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to understand the rationales for endorsing the care priorities. Results Consensus was reached on 24 short-term care priorities and 12 long-term care priorities in the biomedical, practical and psychological and spiritual domains. The rationales for endorsing each of the care priorities generated three themes: preparedness; mental health, psychological and spiritual well-being; and participating in life, with respect and dignity. Conclusions Our results highlight the substantial need to improve patient access to education and planning support prior to undergoing limb amputation, and optimising post-amputation rehabilitation programmes, enabling people with amputations to participate in meaningful life roles that provide them with purpose, dignity, and self-respect. The knowledge of care priorities revealed in this study may promote effective patient-centred care and improve clinical outcomes.

Cancer patients’ perceptions of the meaning in life: a protocol for a meta-synthesis of qualitative research

IntroductionThe onset of cancer compels patients to grapple with existential questions. Enabling individuals with cancer, irrespective of the disease stage, to experience meaningful lives is of utmost importance in enhancing...

Filsafat Eksistensialisme Dalam Pandangan Soren Aabye Kierkegaard Terhadap Spiritualitas Pada Remaja Akhir Generasi Z

Existentialism is a school of philosophy that emphasizes individual existence, freedom, and personal responsibility. Soren Kierkegaard, a 19th century philosopher, is considered one of the main figures in the development of this school. In Kierkegaard's view, spirituality is an important aspect of human life, he emphasized the importance of an individual's relationship with God and how this will affect individual existence and freedom. This research uses a qualitative approach by applying library studies or primary data used are books and texts that contain thoughts from Kierkegaard about existentialism and the transformation of self-identity. In late adolescents of generation Z, Kierkegaard's view of spirituality can provide an understanding of the importance of a meaningful life and having a clear purpose. Existentialism can help Generation Z late adolescents to understand and face the existential challenges faced by Generation Z late adolescents, such as finding the meaning of life, facing certainty, and determining their identity.

From trauma to growth: A mixed-methods analysis of psychological factors in women’s experiences of temporary marriage

Temporary marriage is not only about surviving the trauma and crisis but also offers the potential to emerge from difficulties due to its ability to provide meaning from past events. This study aims to measure the level of meaning in the life of female victims of temporary marriage in Singkawang, Indonesia, by exploring their experiences as an optimization to generate positive effects on their lives. Employing a mixed-methods approach that integrates qualitative and quantitative methodologies, the research utilizes an inventory technique to investigate the meanings of life experienced by ten respondents. Additionally, in-depth interviews were conducted with five women who had been impacted by temporary marriage in order to delve into their pursuit of a meaningful life, all of whom consented to the intervention. The findings indicate that women often find themselves as victims of temporary marriage at a middle economic level. The pursuit of a purpose in life emerged as a primary concern, surpassing other factors such as spirituality, self-acceptance, materialism, and problem-solving in the quest for life’s meaning. This situation is often hindered by psychological trauma stemming from challenges encountered within the context of temporary marriage. Through introspection and self-acceptance, individuals embarked on a journey of personal growth, gaining insights and heightened awareness that could serve as a form of intervention through social connection, prayer, close relationships, positive behaviors, experiences, and self-motivation. This research provides an understanding of the fact that difficulties or problems in life can have positive implications by motivating the desire to grow from the temporary marriage experience.

PREVENTIVE EDUCATION AS A SYSTEMIC COMPONENT OF HEALTH CARE

The article analyzes the peculiarities of preventive education as a component and mechanism of health protection based on domestic scientific research. It is shown that a huge number of risks for Ukrainian society and every citizen create a situation when only systemic and preventive reorientation in the educational sphere can become a condition for overcoming very real threats to the mental, spiritual and physical health of people with the production of social alienation of the younger generation and massive behavioral destructiveness, which together threaten the destruction of both society and the individual. It is argued that the risks of the media and information society and the threats of an information war in the conditions of Russia's external aggression require the creation of an effective and integrated system of preventing deviant behavior among the younger generation by means of educational means. The principle feature of this model of preventive and educational activity is its attribution in relation to the entire educational process in general within the more general goal of forming the spiritual culture of education seekers. Health protection is one of the priority guidelines for the formation of a system of preventive and educational influence on the younger generation and society that is effective in modern conditions, in particular, in the context of the reforms of the New Ukrainian School. Preventive education is understood as a complex and purposeful influence on the individual in the course of the latter's active and dynamic interaction with various social institutions, primarily educational. Accordingly, prevention should be a component of any socio-pedagogical process as a meaningful attribute that significantly enhances the positive content of sociocentric potential and intersubjective interaction of education. In any case, preventive educational activity is based on the principles of the New Ukrainian School with an emphasis on a person-oriented approach and competence training. Educational goals are related to the formation of a system of values and life skills that allow individuals to independently determine constructive and meaningful life priorities for their own development, self-realization, and behavior patterns.

Pengajaran Tentang Hari Penghakiman (Amos 5:18—20)

Judgment is the process of assessing a person's wrongdoing and determining an appropriate punishment, both in worldly and spiritual contexts. In Christianity, the Day of Judgment is when God fully reveals the truth and gives the final verdict on each individual's fate based on their deeds. The Book of Amos, written around the 750s BC by the prophet Amos, warns Israel that the "Day of the Lord," which they anticipated as a day of victory, would actually be a day of darkness and judgment because of their sins. This study examines the relevance of the teachings about the Day of Judgment in the Book of Amos (Amos 5:18-20) to contemporary Christian life. Amos' message emphasizes the importance of living righteously, avoiding sin, and treating others with justice and love. These teachings serve as a guide for Christians to live meaningful and responsible lives before God and others

Meaning in life among emerging adults: An examination of gender, relationship status, and social media use

AbstractUsing a sample of 450 emerging adult university students, this study examined the effects of relationship status and gender on meaning in life (MIL) dimensions and the relationship between social media use and MIL dimensions among participants. The MIL Questionnaire (MLQ) and a subscale of the Sources of Meaning and MLQ (SoMe) were used to measure three different life meaning dimensions (presence of meaning, search for meaning, and crises of meaning). Findings suggested that being in a romantic relationship is positively associated with the presence of MIL. Findings also revealed that the time spent on social media and social media satisfaction affects MIL dimensions. Implications for counselors and other mental health professionals are presented and have the potential to impact college students’ MIL issues.

Hope, meaning in life and religious/spiritual struggle predicts the quality of life in cancer patients with early and advanced malignancy: a structural equation modeling approach

ABSTRACT Purpose This study examined hope, meaning in life (MIL), and religious/spiritual struggle (RSS) as predictors of the quality of life (QOL) in cancer patients. We hypothesized a positive association of QOL with hope and MIL, whereas a negative association with RSS. The stage of cancer was hypothesized as a moderator variable between QOL and hope. Hope and MIL were assumed as positive predictors and RSS as negative predictor of QOL. Methods Data stem from the cross-sectional survey study of 300 cancer patients (Mean age = 50.97 ± 13.50 SD). Herth Hope Index, Meaning in Life Scale, Religious Spiritual Struggle Scale and WHO-QOL-BRIEF were used. The correlation coefficient and partial least square structural equation modeling approach (PLS-SEM) were used for assessing the measurement model and the structural model. Results As hypothesized, QOL was found positively associated with Hope and MIL, but negatively associated with RSS. The stage of cancer was hypothesized as a negative moderator. The three predictors significantly predicted QOL in cancer patients and explained 75.3% of the variance in QOL, and the overall model fit was adequate (SRMR = 0.075). Hope and MIL had a positive impact on QOL (β = .356, p < 0.01; β = .355 p < 0.01, respectively), whereas RSS had a negative impact (β = –.102, p < .05). The Stage of cancer did not moderate the path coefficient between the hope and QOL to a significant degree (β = .097, p > 0.01). Conclusion In cancer patients, hope and MIL are facilitators of QOL. Addressing religious and spiritual concerns and struggles is critical to overall QOL improvement.

Life satisfaction and awareness of meaningful activities among middle-aged adults: A population-based study

Introduction: Meaningful activities have been suggested to contribute to life satisfaction. Investigating the association between the awareness of meaningful activities and life satisfaction will help us develop a population-based occupational therapy strategy. The purpose of this study was to investigate the proportion of people who were aware of meaningful activities among middle-aged adults, and the relationship between the awareness of meaningful activities and life satisfaction. Method: A cross-sectional analysis was conducted on 2698 middle-aged adults who participated in an online survey conducted in Japan by the Y-Cloud system. Participants responded to demographic questions, life satisfaction, and awareness of meaningful activities. We examined the association between the awareness of meaningful activities and life satisfaction using binomial logistic regression analysis. Results: Of the respondents, 77.4% were aware of meaningful activities. Binomial logistic regression analysis adjusted for covariates showed that the awareness of meaningful activities was significantly associated with higher life satisfaction (odds ratio, 2.97; 95% confidence interval: 2.45–3.61, p &lt; 0.001). Conclusion: The results suggest the value of presenting that the awareness of meaningful activities should be considered in preventive population-based occupational therapy strategies for life satisfaction.

Re-interpreting basic values underlying social security law in times of climate change and ecological crisis

Shaping solidarity, guaranteeing basic subsistence, maintaining income and employment activation can be seen as basic values underlying social security law in many European welfare states. This article argues that the meaning of these values or concepts is determined by legitimating discourses within which they are interpreted. While so far Rawls's theory of justice and related egalitarian liberal philosophies have had a great impact on these discourses, the ecological crisis has given rise to new discourses which are inspired by neo-republican theory and green republicanism. Instead of legitimising a capitalist economy based on economic growth, these discourses promote a post-productive society that seeks to realise human flourishing and meaningful lives. The aim of this article is to contribute to the emerging debate on social security reform by explaining how neo-republican theory and green republicanism can fill social security law's basic values or concepts with meaning that is more in line with current ecological concerns. In contrast to previous contributions that have sought to rethink labour and social security law (‘social law’) in a way that is more compatible with our ecological and climate crisis, this article builds on Poststructuralist Discourse Theory to develop its argument.

The Holocaust Experience and Its Role in the Association Between Meaning in Life, Depressive Symptoms and Life Satisfaction

ABSTRACT Holocaust survivors often reveal long-term depressive symptoms, while demonstrating life satisfaction. The present study examined the role of meaning in life (MIL) of Holocaust survivors in this context. Survivors (n = 44) and comparisons (n = 51) provided background information and completed MIL, depressive symptoms, and life satisfaction scales. MIL was associated with lower depressive symptoms and higher life satisfaction. Moreover, the MIL-depressive symptoms/life satisfaction links were stronger among Holocaust survivors. Results provide insight for tailoring treatment interventions for older adults who have been exposed to prolonged traumatic experiences or genocide, that focus on MIL, to enhance mental health.

Meaningful life orientations in the structure of the subject’s resilience

Meaningful life orientations in the structure of the subject’s resilience

The presence of meaning in life and character strengths as protective factors of anxious-depressive symptoms in adolescents from Spain and Russia during the COVID-19 pandemic

ABSTRACT The presence of meaning in life (MiL) and character strengths (CS) are protective factors for adolescents’ mental health. The main objective of the present study was to explore transculturally the relationship between MiL and CS with anxiety and depression in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic among adolescents. Adolescents (N = 577) aged 14 to 18 (319 Russians and 258 Spaniards) completed online questionnaires during the pandemic. The results showed that in both samples, zest, gratitude, and love were the most robust predictors of depression symptoms; zest, hope, and love in girls, and self-regulation, hope, and presence of MiL in boys more robustly predicted anxiety symptoms. The findings provide data on the resilience function of CS and the presence of MiL during the COVID-19 pandemic and have important preventive practical implications.

IMPORTANCE OF ANUBANDHA CHATUSHTAYA FOR SHASTRARTHA GYAN

The ancient Vedas and scriptures contain a wealth of virtues and wisdom passed down through generations in Indian culture. These texts guide how to live a virtuous and fulfilling life, emphasising the importance of compassion, honesty, self-discipline, and spiritual growth. The Vedas also contain hymns, prayers, and rituals that are believed to connect individuals with the divine and promote inner peace and harmony. Overall, the ancient Vedas and scriptures provide inspiration and guidance for those seeking to lead a meaningful and ethical life. To fully comprehend the texts, one must possess knowledge of the Vishay (subject matter), sambandh (relationship), Prajna (purpose), and Adhikari (Ayurvedic Student/Scholar). These four elements, called Anubandha Chatushtaya, are crucial in understanding the text's meaning and intention. By incorporating Anubandha Chatushtya, the text becomes more effective in conveying its message and facilitating the reader's understanding of its purpose.

Measurement properties of the Thai translation of the Recovery Assessment Scale - Domains and Stages (RAS-DS) and comparison of recovery experiences between Thai and Australian consumers living with serious mental illness.

Personal recovery, a western conceptualisation that focuses on hope and living meaningful lives of choice rather than focusing on symptom reduction, is a more recent concept in many Asian countries including Thailand. One way to promote recovery-oriented service delivery is to use outcome measures that capture self-reported personal recovery. This study aimed to evaluate a Thai translation of a self-report measure of mental health recovery, the Recovery Assessment Scale - Domains and Stages (RAS-DS). The study also explored the cultural similarities and differences between Thai (n = 190) and Australian (n = 301) recovery experiences by comparing Thai and Australian participant responses to RAS-DS items. Data were analysed using Rasch analysis. Analyses revealed that the Thai version of the RAS-DS had adequate measurement properties. Cultural comparisons suggested that most aspects contained within the RAS-DS appear to be applicable across both Thai and Australian contexts. Three findings suggest linguistic or cultural differences in Thai and Australian recovery experiences: (i) a ceiling effect for Thai participants, (ii) some items were "harder" or "easier" for one cultural group to endorse than the other, and (iii) a few items were "misfitting" for Thai participants.

Demutru Values as Habitus in Building Religious and Community Life in Grime Nawa

Research purposes This is to describe, Demutru Values as local wisdom of the Grim e Nawa Community in Ja y apura Regency-Papua and Demutru Values as Habitus in building religious and social life in Grim e Nawa Regency Jayapura-Papua. The research method used in this research is qualitative research with descriptive analysis using an ethnographic approach. Data collection techniques use observation, interviews and documentation methods. The research subjects were traditional leaders, community leaders, young men and women leaders and parents in society. Data analysis techniques through data reduction, data provision and drawing conclusions. The results of this research found that Demutru's values as a habitus in building religious and social life in Grime Nawa, Jayapura-Papua Regency are: First, values as a manager who organizes all activities in society. Second, the value of being a servant who solves problems in society by consensus. Third, the value of being a spiritual person who serves as a spiritual leader who guides people to meet Allah or Woirom. Meanwhile, the value of Demutru as a habitus for building religious life and society includes, first, the field , namely a structured place that forms the strength to unite in society. Second, Habitus contributes to forming a meaningful life of mutual respect and acceptance. Third, the value of capital shown in the social sector is visible through the harmonious life between religious communities in society.