Purpose in life predicts better emotional recovery from negative stimuli.

Purpose in life predicts better emotional recovery from negative stimuli.

Purpose in life predicts both health and longevity suggesting that the ability to find meaning from life's experiences, especially when confronting life's challenges, may be a mechanism underlying resilience. Having purpose in life may motivate reframing stressful situations to deal with t...

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Main Authors: Stacey M Schaefer, Jennifer Morozink Boylan, Carien M van Reekum, Regina C Lapate, Catherine J Norris, Carol D Ryff, Richard J Davidson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3827458?pdf=render

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