Better Later Than Never: Meaning in Late Life

被引：5

作者：

Pachana, Nancy A. ^{[1
]}

Baumeister, Roy F. ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Univ Queensland, Sch Psychol, Brisbane, Qld, Australia

来源：

FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY | 2021年 / 12卷

关键词：

meaning; purpose; value; aging; late life; mattering; SELF-ESTEEM; AGE-DIFFERENCES; INTERSECTION; GENERATIVITY; DIRECTIONS; PURPOSE; VIEWS; YOUNG;

D O I：

10.3389/fpsyg.2021.693116

中图分类号：

B84 [心理学];

学科分类号：

04 ; 0402 ;

摘要：

The quest for meaning in life takes on new challenges and directions during late life. This mini-review draws on prior theory to analyze meaningfulness into six discrete dimensions (purpose, value, efficacy, self-worth, mattering, and comprehension) and covers research into how these apply and operate specifically during late life. Limited remaining time, concern with one's legacy, concerns with self-continuity and integration, variable challenges to self-worth, and prioritization of positivity emerge as key themes.

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