The science of meaning in life
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 …
demystify this construct. Focusing on the subjective experience of meaning in life, we review …
Awe and the interconnected self
SK Chen, M Mongrain - The Journal of Positive Psychology, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
Awe is a self-expansive emotion, where the boundaries of a separate self are transcended
to process a larger, complex reality. The current review integrates the existing scholarship …
to process a larger, complex reality. The current review integrates the existing scholarship …
Experiential appreciation as a pathway to meaning in life
A key research program within the meaning in life (MIL) literature aims to identify the key
contributors to MIL. The experience of existential mattering, purpose in life and a sense of …
contributors to MIL. The experience of existential mattering, purpose in life and a sense of …
Awe and the experience of the sublime: A complex relationship
M Arcangeli, M Sperduti, A Jacquot, P Piolino… - Frontiers in …, 2020 - frontiersin.org
Awe seems to be a complex emotion or emotional construct characterized by a mix of
positive (contentment, happiness), and negative affective components (fear and a sense of …
positive (contentment, happiness), and negative affective components (fear and a sense of …
Awedyssey: design tensions in eliciting self-transcendent emotions in virtual reality to support mental well-being and connection
N Miller, ER Stepanova, J Desnoyers-Stewart… - Proceedings of the …, 2023 - dl.acm.org
Access to nature and feeling connection is critical for mental health and well-being. These
benefits may be mediated by self-transcendent emotions evoked by nature. We need to …
benefits may be mediated by self-transcendent emotions evoked by nature. We need to …
How and when awe improves meaning in life: The role of authentic-self pursuit and trait authenticity.
Awe is theoretically proposed as a meaning-making emotion. However, empirical evidence
has shown that awe has mixed effects on meaning in life. The explanations for such …
has shown that awe has mixed effects on meaning in life. The explanations for such …
Awe of nature and well-being: Roles of nature connectedness and powerlessness
J Liu, Y Huo, J Wang, Y Bai, M Zhao, M Di - Personality and Individual …, 2023 - Elsevier
As a self-transcendent emotion, awe can enhance one's sense of connection; however, this
has not been extensively studied to date. Although existing research on awe and well-being …
has not been extensively studied to date. Although existing research on awe and well-being …
Awe: A systematic review within a cognitive behavioural framework and proposed cognitive behavioural model of awe
Awe is considered a transformational and multifaceted emotion. Vastness is the core
cognitive appraisal associated with awe, which activates a need for cognitive …
cognitive appraisal associated with awe, which activates a need for cognitive …
Uncovering the effects of awe on meaning in life
Research on awe and meaning in life (MIL) is rare. In the current research, we conducted a
pre-registered study to examine how awe influences MIL from the perspective of the tripartite …
pre-registered study to examine how awe influences MIL from the perspective of the tripartite …
Awe and prosocial behavior: The mediating role of presence of meaning in life and the moderating role of perceived social support
Although awe has been shown to increase prosocial behavior, there is limited knowledge
about the mechanisms underlying this relationship, and about this relationship during …
about the mechanisms underlying this relationship, and about this relationship during …