We evaluate methods to calculate the economic value of protected areas derived from the
improved mental health of visitors. A conservative global estimate using quality-adjusted life …

Abstract Purpose of Review In this review, we synthesize recent research that has reported
associations of a higher sense of purpose in life with reduced risk of developing …

Research indicates that core dimensions of psychological well-being can be cultivated
through intentional mental training. Despite growing research in this area and an increasing …

BackgroundAs evidenced by several studies, mental distress increased substantially during
the COVID-19 pandemic. In this period, citizens were asked to exercise a high degree of self …

Mass attachment to religion is rapidly declining in most of the world; Why, and What comes
next? The world is becoming less religious. Since 2007, there has been a pervasive decline …

Does my life have any deeper meaning? Does God really care about me? How can I find
and follow my moral compass? What do I do when my faith is shaken to the core? Spiritual …

Accumulating evidence shows that a higher sense of purpose in life is associated with lower
risk of chronic conditions and premature mortality. Health behaviors might partially explain …

This edited volume focuses on both conceptual and practical challenges in measuring well-
being. Leveraging insights across diverse disciplines, including psychology, economics …

This book offers an inspiring exploration of current findings from the psychology of meaning
in life, analysing cutting-edge research to propose practical, evidence-based applications …

Supportive peer relationships (SPR) are crucial for mental and physical health. Early
adolescence is an especially important period in which peer influence and school …