This study presents psychometric properties of the Danish version of the Sources of
Meaning and Meaning in Life Scale (SoMe‐Da) and associations to socio‐demographic and …

Background A socioculturally appropriate appreciation of dignity is pivotal to the effective
provision of care for dying patients. Yet concepts of dignity remain poorly defined. To …

Existential distress can be understood as a distinct dimension of cancer-related distress
requiring attention from healthcare professionals. Psychosocial interventions can facilitate …

Objective A wealth of evidence has linked purpose in life (PiL) to better mental and physical
health and healthy aging. Here, the authors aimed to determine important correlates of PiL …

Many patients with serious illness struggle to talk about the possibility of dying; yet basic
prognostic awareness is crucial for informed decision making. In this article, we aim to help …

There is a consensus among researchers about the link between low meaning in life and
anxiety and depressive symptoms. One unanswered question is whether meaning‐making …

Research indicates that both cognitive appraisal and personal resources can noticeably
influence health behaviors, as individuals modify their health convictions and practices on …

Increasing the saliency of existing sources of meaning and purpose in life could be a
practical focus area for innovative wellbeing interventions. This randomised controlled study …

Background Although several studies have examined risk factors for suicidal ideation
among veterans, little is known about risk and protective factors for suicidal ideation in high …

Purpose This qualitative study explores the meaning of life and end-of-life coping strategies
among patients in China with advanced lung cancer. Methods We conducted in-depth …