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  11. Relationship Between Meaning In Life And Resilience: A Longitudinal Study And A Randomised Controlled Trial Intervention

Relationship Between Meaning in Life and Resilience: A Longitudinal Study and a Randomised Controlled Trial Intervention

Danfeng Li1, Xuan Geng1, Xingru Yan1

  • 1School of Sociology and Psychology, Central University of Finance and Economics, Beijing, China.

International Journal of Psychology : Journal International De Psychologie
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Meaning in life (MIL) enhances resilience, with meaning experience playing a key role. A photography intervention improved both MIL and resilience, demonstrating a causal link.

Area of Science:

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  • Positive Psychology
  • Well-being Research

Background:

  • Meaning in life (MIL) is crucial for psychological well-being.
  • Resilience is the ability to adapt to adversity.
  • The causal relationship between MIL and resilience requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the causal mechanisms linking meaning in life and resilience.
  • To investigate the predictive relationship between MIL and resilience over time.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a meaning photography intervention on MIL and resilience.

Main Methods:

  • Longitudinal study with cross-lagged analyses (N=175).
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  • Intervention involved photo-taking and photo-writing tasks over 7 days.
Keywords:
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Conclusions:

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