Purpose In Life As Ancient but Nascent
eBook - PDF

Purpose In Life As Ancient but Nascent

Perspectives from Psychology, Philosophy, and Human Development

  1. 318 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Purpose In Life As Ancient but Nascent

Perspectives from Psychology, Philosophy, and Human Development

About this book

Since the pandemic, many have been reflecting on their path, direction, and identity, all tied to a deeper question: What is one's purpose in life? Research reveals that understanding this purpose can significantly impact well-being, health, and personal development. This volume offers fresh insights by bringing together scholars from various fields to explore purpose from different angles. Each contributor delves into what purpose means and why individuals with a clear sense of it often enjoy better health, financial stability, and cognitive well-being. While this book won't define your life's purpose, it offers rich material to guide your personal journey.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half-title
  3. Title page
  4. Imprints page
  5. Table of Contents
  6. List of Figures
  7. List of Tables
  8. List of Contributors
  9. Chapter 1 Purpose as an Ancient yet Nascent Construct: An Introduction
  10. Chapter 2 The Moral Purpose of Wisdom
  11. Chapter 3 Is Purpose Findable?
  12. Chapter 4 The Affluenceā€“Purpose Paradox: A Sociohistorical Analysis
  13. Chapter 5 Positive Transitions to Adulthood: Purpose in Life as a Resource for Identity Achievement during the Transition to Adulthood
  14. Chapter 6 Undergraduate Studentsā€™ Purpose and Persistence in Higher Education
  15. Chapter 7 How Institutions of Higher Education Support and Thwart Studentsā€™ Negotiations of Identity and Self-Direction: Exploring Derailment in the College Context
  16. Chapter 8 How to Cultivate Sense of Purpose and Life Engagement: An Integrative Intervention Framework
  17. Chapter 9 You Live, You Learn: The Processes and Crises of Purpose Development across the Lifespan
  18. Chapter 10 Seizing the Power of Religion to Shape Purpose
  19. Chapter 11 Religious Faith and Life Purpose
  20. Chapter 12 Where Does Purpose Belong in Well-Being Theory?
  21. Chapter 13 Self-Compassion and Ikigai: Similarities, Differences, and Implications
  22. Chapter 14 Purpose as a Timeless Pursuit
  23. Index