There is a growing consensus among social scientists and philosophers alike that a sense of life’s meaning and purpose is a key aspect of flourishing, and one that is not reducible either to happiness ...

New research suggests that hopeful feelings predict greater meaning in life. Here’s what six studies reveal about the emotional power of hope. These studies were conducted by Edwards and colleagues ...

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