Having a sense of purpose is recognized as an important resource for maintaining health
and well-being over the life span. We examined associations of individual differences in …

Purpose—a cognitive process that defines life goals and provides personal meaning—may
help explain disparate empirical social science findings. Devoting effort and making …

Previous research has shown that purpose in life, the belief that one's life is meaningful and
goal-directed, is associated with greater engagement in self-reported physical activity. The …

People with a greater sense of purpose in life may be more likely to engage in physical
activity. At the same time, physical activity can contribute to a sense of purpose in life. The …

Purpose in life is potentially a modifiable “health asset” that enhances health and well-being.
However, the association between purpose and health in younger populations remains …

Individuals with a greater sense of purpose maintain better cognitive function and have
lower dementia risk. We review evidence linking purpose in life to healthier cognitive aging …

Background Having a sense of purpose in life has been consistently demonstrated as a
predictor of positive health outcomes, including less perceived stress, yet, little is known …

Having a sense of purpose in life appears valuable across life domains, though it remains
unclear whether purpose also provides financial value to individuals. The current study …

Objective This study examined whether having a sense of purpose in life protects against
cognitive decline among older adults and whether purpose in life moderates the relationship …

Objective Living a purposeful life is associated with better mental and physical health,
including longevity. Accumulating evidence shows that these associations might be …