Feeling that your life has meaning is fundamental to the experience of being human, and people who feel this way tend to be healthier and happier. Given the importance that most people place on ...

In the first half of 2021, the Pew Research Center surveyed almost 20,000 people in 17 countries. Their question was simple: “What aspects of your life do you currently find meaningful, fulfilling, or ...

Dean Rickles receives funding from The Australian Research Council, The John Templeton Foundation, and the Franklin-Fetzer Fund (through the Foundational Questions Institute). In 1605 the great ...

New research suggests that hopeful feelings predict greater meaning in life. Here’s what six studies reveal about the emotional power of hope. These studies were conducted by Edwards and colleagues ...

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Knowing your "why" isn't just nice—it's essential to living a happy, fulfilling life. Here, experts offer steps to finding your purpose in life. What is the purpose of life? There are as many answers ...