Association Between Life Purpose and Mortality Among US Adults Older Than 50 Years

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Authors

Aliya Alimujiang · University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Ashley Wiensch · University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Jonathan Boss · University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Nancy L. Fleischer · University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Alison M. Mondul · University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Karen McLean · Michigan Medicine

Bhramar Mukherjee

Abstract

This study's results indicated that stronger purpose in life was associated with decreased mortality. Purposeful living may have health benefits. Future research should focus on evaluating the association of life purpose interventions with health outcomes, including mortality. In addition, understanding potential biological mechanisms through which life purpose may influence health outcomes would be valuable.

Topics & Keywords

Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction Optimism, Hope, and Well-being Health disparities and outcomes

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: JAMA Network Open

Volume 2, Issue 5, pp. e194270-e194270

DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2019.4270

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