Meaning in Life

The sense of, and significance felt regarding the nature of one’s being and existence. See also presence of meaningfulness in life, search for meaning in life, and meaningfulness of life.

Reference:

Steger, M. F., Frazier, P., Oishi, S., & Kaler, M. (2006). The meaning in life questionnaire: Assessing the presence of and search for meaning in life. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 53(1), 80-93. https://doi.org/10.1037/0022-0167.53.1.80