Tag: life

Experiential appreciation as a pathway to meaning in life

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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 coherence are currently posited as three primary contributors to MIL. However, it is unclear whether they encompass all information people consider when judging MIL.… Continue reading Experiential appreciation as a pathway to meaning in life

Prospective associations between alcohol consumption and psychological well-being in midlife

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BackgroundAlcohol consumption potentially influences psychological well-being in beneficial and harmful ways, but prospective studies on the association show mixed results. Our main purpose was to examine prospective associations between alcohol consumption and psychological well-being in middle-aged men and women. MethodsThe study sample included 4148 middle-aged individuals (80% men) from the Copenhagen Aging and Midlife Biobank… Continue reading Prospective associations between alcohol consumption and psychological well-being in midlife