Meaning in life, anxiety, depression, and general health among smoking cessation patients

Steger, Michael F.; Mann, Joshua R.; Michels, Phil; Cooper, Tyler

doi:10.1016/j.jpsychores.2009.02.006

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“…Considering the limitations and unique characteristics of elderly age, it can be considered as an opportunity to assess and change attitudes of the elderly by revising their schemas and start a period full of meaning, growth and mental health [6]. The present research is consistent with the studies carried out in Iran by Yousefi, Zerehpoosh, Moradi, and Bahrami on the impact of early maladaptive schemas in life [7,8,9,10].…”

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Relationship Between Early Maladaptive Schemas and Meaning of Life and Psychological Well-Being of the Elderly

Orang¹,

Razini

Abdollahi

2017

Salmand

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Use your device to scan and read the article online Objectives The present study aimed to examine the relationship between early maladaptive schemas with meaning of life and well-being of the elderly and investigation and its prediction by early maladaptive schemas. Methods & Materials In this research, a total of 200 older people (96 women and 104 men) were selected from Tehran city by convenience sampling. The instruments used in this study consisted of the Yung early maladaptive Schema Questionnaire -Short Form (SQ-SF), Meaning of Life Questionnaire (MLQ) and Ryffs Scales of Psychological Well-Being (RSPWB). Results The results of multiple regression analyses showed that 37% of the elderly participants found meaning, 27% found meaning in life, 27% in self-acceptance, 24% in positive relationship with the others, and 44% in environment control, as predicted by early maladaptive schemas. Early maladaptive schemas cannot project autonomy, personal growth and purpose in life. This correlation was significant (P<0.001). Based on the analyses of variance, the regression method was also significant and linear because the value of F test for determining the effect of independent variables on finding meaning and meaning in life, i.e., 5.21 and 3.22, respectively, was significant (P<0.001). Also, the effect of independent variables on well-being and self-acceptance (f=3.22) showed a positive relationship with others (f=2.68) and environment control (f=2.17), which was significant (P<0.001) . Conclusion Findings of this research revealed that early maladaptive schemas (unrelenting standards, self-sacrifice, subjugation, emotional deprivation, social isolation, and failure) have predictive power for meaning of life and well-being, which may affect the mental health of the elderly. A B S T R A C T Objectivesince the world's population is aging rapidly, elderly age is of paramount importance. Gerontology seeks to better understand the elderly age, prevent the difficulties related to this age group, help improve the health and well-being of the elderly population, and provide ways to the middle-aged people to be prepared for old age [1]. Therefore, studies aimed at improving mental health and quality of life in elderly age seem necessary. Since schemas are the deepest cognitive levels and the core of personality, it seems that search for meaning and psychological well-being in this period are related to early maladaptive schemes and play an important role in the quality of life and mental health in elderly [2]. Hence, SAutumn 2017. Vol 12. Num 3 327 the present study aimed to investigate the relationship between the components of early maladaptive schemas and the components of the meaning of life and psychological well-being. Methods & MaterialsThe present study was a descriptive-correlational research. The study population consisted of all elderly men and women aged between 65 and 80 years who lived in Tehran in 2016. Accordingly, 200 persons were selected among the elderly men and women (96 women and 104 men) through a...

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Relationship Between Early Maladaptive Schemas and Meaning of Life and Psychological Well-Being of the Elderly

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Razini

Abdollahi

2017

Salmand

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“…Not only do those who feel their lives are meaningful report greater wellbeing and lesser psychological distress (e.g., Steger et al, 2006;see Steger, in press, for review), but they also report better post-trauma adjustment (Steger, Frazier, et al, 2008), better health (Steger, Mann, Michels, & Cooper, 2009), and dramatically lower risk of cognitive decline and incidence of Alzheimer's Disease (Boyle, Buchman, Barnes, & Bennett, 2010) and death (Boyle, Barnes, Buchman, & Bennett, 2009). Meaning in life appears to be a notable psychological resource, yet most research on this important variable has been conducted in industrialized Western nations.…”

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confidence: 99%

Assessing meaning in life on an international scale: Psychometric evidence for the meaning in life questionnaire-short form among Chilean households

Steger

Samman²

2012

Intnl. J. Wellbeing

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Several research projects have endeavored to articulate parsimonious and comprehensive accounts of wellbeing. A set of core concepts is seen to be emerging, including the psychological wellbeing module of the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative's international research on poverty. One of the core components of wellbeing according to this initiative and others is meaning in life. The present study focuses on a psychometric evaluation of a short measure of meaning in life to be used in international measurement of wellbeing, using data from a nationally-representative sample of households in Chile (N = 1,997). The factor structure of the Meaning in Life Questionnaire-Short Form (MLQ-SF) was confirmed, and shown to be invariant across gender and age. The items of the MLQ-SF formed a factor that was distinct from the items of other wellbeing measures that were assessed (psychological needs, life satisfaction, and domain satisfaction). Scores on the MLQ-SF were reliable in this sample, and correlated in the expected directions with other wellbeing indicators. We conclude that the MLQ-SF shows distinct promise as a measure of a core component of wellbeing-meaning in life-in international research.

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“…On the other hand, search for meaning in life is found to predict depression and anxiety levels (Steger, Mann, Michels, & Cooper, 2009) and to be related to higher neuroticism (Steger et al, 2006), lower levels of happiness, life satisfaction (Park, Park, & Peterson, 2010), well-being and higher levels of negative affect (Steger, Kawabata et al, 2008). It seems that searching for meaning in life has negative effects on human functioning, whereas already having meaning in life is connected to positive human functioning (Lopez & Snyder, 2011).…”

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“…It seems that searching for meaning in life has negative effects on human functioning, whereas already having meaning in life is connected to positive human functioning (Lopez & Snyder, 2011). People who search for meaning and lack a sense of meaning in their lives, report the worst health and the highest anxiety levels (Steger, Mann et al, 2009). However, the search for meaning is crucially essential to the wellbeing process of the individual, since it can result in achieving meaning in life (Steger & Kashdan, 2007).…”

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Validation of the Meaning in Life Questionnaire (MLQ) in a Greek Sample

Pezirkianidis¹,

Galanakis²,

Κarakasidou³

et al. 2016

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Over the past few years, the concern for psychological well-being has emerged as one of the most crucial targets for social scientists and health professionals. One of the factors that contribute to psychological health is finding meaning in ones' life. Contemporary literature distinguishes between two types of meaning in life, namely 1) searching for meaning in life and 2) meaning in life achievement. The most prominent psychometric tool for the measurement of meaning in life is the Meaning in Life Questionnaire. The present study aimed at validating the MLQ in a sample of 6287 Greek adults. Exploratory factor analysis revealed two principal factors matching the factorial structure of the original validation. Results showed overall that all items have satisfactory psychometric properties. Further research and validation targets are discussed.

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Meaning in life, anxiety, depression, and general health among smoking cessation patients

Cited by 198 publications

References 34 publications

Relationship Between Early Maladaptive Schemas and Meaning of Life and Psychological Well-Being of the Elderly

Relationship Between Early Maladaptive Schemas and Meaning of Life and Psychological Well-Being of the Elderly

Assessing meaning in life on an international scale: Psychometric evidence for the meaning in life questionnaire-short form among Chilean households

Validation of the Meaning in Life Questionnaire (MLQ) in a Greek Sample

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