Meaning in Life Framework
Auch bekannt als: Presence/Search for Meaning
Framework distinguishing two dimensions of meaning in life: the presence of meaning (the extent to which one perceives life as having purpose and significance) and the search for meaning (the active pursuit of purpose). These dimensions are partially independent — one can search while already possessing meaning.
- Quelle:
- Steger, M. F., Frazier, P., Oishi, S., & Kaler, M. (2006). The Meaning in Life Questionnaire: Assessing the presence of and search for meaning in life. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 53(1), 80-93.
Konstrukte
Presence of Meaning
The extent to which one perceives one's life as having a clear sense of purpose, significance, and comprehensibility (Steger et al., 2006). Presence of meaning is associated with greater well-being, life satisfaction, and psychological adjustment.
Search for Meaning
The active pursuit of purpose and significance in life — the degree to which one is actively exploring, questioning, or striving to establish meaning (Steger et al., 2006). Search and presence are partially independent; one can search while possessing or lacking meaning.
Instrumente
- NOESIS Meaning in Life Scale(NMLS)NOESIS2026