Meaning in life has long been a mystery of human existence. In this review, we seek to
demystify this construct. Focusing on the subjective experience of meaning in life, we review …

This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to clarify the associations between
meaning in life and physical health using random-effects models. Conceptualisation of …

Objectives: Social isolation and loneliness are serious public health issues given the
association with negative physical, mental; and cognitive health outcomes and increased …

Diet is the only known intervention which has been conclusively shown to extend life span. It
can be argued the key role diet has to play in the aging process came to prominence as a …

Purpose in life consists of having a sense of meaning and purpose regarding one's activities
as well as an overall sense that life is meaningful. This study reports a comprehensive …

When people judge their lives as meaningful, what is this judgment about? Drawing on
recent tripartite theoretical accounts of meaning in life (MIL), we tested the separate …

Close and caring relationships are undeniably linked to health and well-being at all stages
in the life span. Yet the specific pathways through which close relationships promote optimal …

Sociometer theory asserts that self-esteem is calibrated to one's perceived relational value.
Accordingly, positive feedback should boost self-esteem because it signals acceptance by …

To address conceptual difficulties and advance research on meaning in life (MIL), it may be
useful to adopt a tripartite view of meaning as consisting of comprehension, purpose, and …

This review investigates the association between positive psychological well-being (PPWB)
and cardiovascular disease (CVD). We also consider the mechanisms by which PPWB may …