Purpose in Life in Older Adults: A Systematic Review on Conceptualization, Measures, and Determinants.

ABSTRACT: Purpose in life (PIL) is a psychological construct that reflects one's life goals and the desire or determination to pursue them. Having a purpose provides an intrinsic motivation to adopt healthy behaviors as we age, which will help us to achieve positive health outcomes. Thus, promoting PIL is the cornerstone for successful aging and better health outcomes. This systematic review aims to identify how PIL is conceptualized, measured in the existing literature and what are the determinants of PIL in older adults (≥65 years). Electronic searches were conducted in five databases (Medline, PsychInfo, Embase, CINAHL and Web of Science). A total of 44 studies were included in the review. PIL was conceptualized in six different ways: health and well-being, meaningful goals and purpose, inner str

SUBMITTER: AshaRani PV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9141815 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature