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The quest for meaning in aging
Sharon L Moore1, Barbara Metcalf, Elaine Schow
1Athabasca University, Centre for Nursing and Health Studies Athabasca, Alberta, Canada.
Abstract:
A qualitative research design using narrative interviews was used to explore how a group of older adults experienced meaning and purpose in their lives. In-depth interviews conducted with 11 older adults ranging in age from 66 to 92 years revealed 6 dimensions through which meaning is experienced and created. Through the sharing of their narrative life stories, these individuals described how meaning in their lives contributed to a sense of self that allowed them to embrace life with a sense of purpose and enthusiasm.
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