Redding. Purpose of Life providing longevity among depressive young adults and teens. by Chasity Redding

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chasredding — 2025-02-20 02:11:05 UTC

"Purpose in life can be defined by a commitment to a clear set of aims or causes that direct actions while also leading to the sense that life is meaningful" (Pfund & Hill)

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chasredding — 2025-02-20 02:11:46 UTC

"When observing young, middle-aged, and older adults, greater initial levels of purpose predicted lower mortality risk over a 14-year period" (Pfund & Hill)

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chasredding — 2025-02-20 02:15:30 UTC

"Thinking about your vision and purpose—and the commitments you’ll make to live them—means that, on a deeper level, you know you’re committed to staying on course, and you do it for a meaningful reason" (Whelan)

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chasredding — 2025-02-20 02:16:31 UTC

"The sooner you start living with a purpose mindset, the happier and more fulfilled you will be" (Whelan)

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chasredding — 2025-02-20 02:19:33 UTC

"Purpose in life is connected to social support, and a strong sense of belonging predicted and even caused people to perceive high levels of meaning in their lives" (Callister et al.)

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chasredding — 2025-02-20 02:20:00 UTC

"Having a sense of purpose in life has been positively associated with better self-rated health, sleep quality, and engagement in health-promoting behaviors" (Callister et al.)

Connection

chasredding — 2025-02-20 02:43:44 UTC

Purpose provides structure in life (Pfund & Hill), and embracing it early leads to fulfillment (Whelan), reinforcing its role in improving young people’s mental well-being.

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chasredding — 2025-02-20 02:44:05 UTC

Commitment to purpose keeps individuals on track (Whelan), while social connections strengthen that purpose (Callister et al.), highlighting its role in resilience against depression.

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chasredding — 2025-02-20 02:44:20 UTC

Purpose predicts lower mortality (Pfund & Hill) and enhances health behaviors (Callister et al.), showing its impact on both longevity and well-being.