The quest for meaning in life takes on new challenges and directions during late life. This mini-review draws on prior theory to analyze meaningfulness into six discrete dimensions (purpose, value, efficacy, self-worth, mattering, and comprehension) and covers research into how these apply and operate specifically during late life. Limited remaining time, concern with one's legacy, concerns with self-continuity and integration, variable challenges to self-worth, and prioritization of positivity emerge as key themes.
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Pachana, N. A., & Baumeister, R. F. (2021, July 2). Better Later Than Never: Meaning in Late Life. Frontiers in Psychology. Frontiers Media S.A. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.693116
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