Psychology of Meaning in Life

<p>The new edition of this bestselling book <i>The Psychology of Meaning in Life</i> has been thoroughly updated to offer an inspiring exploration of cutting-edge findings from the psychology of meaning in life. Schnell draws on multiple psychological and philosophical perspectives including those from existential clinical social positive and health psychology and lived experience to introduce a multidimensional model of meaning in life.</p><p>Written in an accessible style and full of practical evidence-based applications this book covers a range of topics including the distinction between meaning and happiness the impact of meaning on health and longevity the connection between worldview and meaning meaning in the workplace meaning-centred interventions and existential communication. The Hierarchic Meaning Model explains how meaning emerges from basic perception to the complex experience of meaning in life. By situating meaningfulness – experienced as significance purpose coherence and belonging – within broader social contexts the book discusses the effects of inequality and global crises and suggests introducing an ethics of meaning. Measurement tools are presented and each chapter ends with exercises to encourage self-reflection inspiring the reader to consider the role of meaning in their own life.</p><p><i>The Psychology of Meaning in Life</i> <em>Second Edition</em> has crucial significance for advancing the field of existential health. It is essential reading for students researchers and practitioners of psychology sociology counselling pastoral care coaching healthcare and related disciplines and for general readers interested in exploring what makes life meaningful.</p>