Psychosom Med October 2016 PMID 26630073

Purpose in Life and Its Relationship to All-Cause Mortality and Cardiovascular Events: A Meta-Analysis.

Randy Cohen, Chirag Bavishi, Alan Rozanski

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What people are saying

The discussions show enthusiastic support through phrases like 'this meta-analysis confirms,' and highlight the importance of purpose for health, such as mentions of the large sample size and implications for improving well-being, reflecting both strong agreement and curiosity. The tone and language emphasize the significance and personal relevance of the research findings.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most posts express strong support for the research's conclusions, emphasizing the positive relationship between purpose in life and health outcomes.

InterestHigh interest

Posts demonstrate high curiosity and relevance, referencing specific statistics, such as over 136,000 participants, and discussing implications for personal well-being.

EngagementHigh engagement

Discussions include detailed reflections, method references, and suggestions for applying the findings, indicating deep engagement with the material.

ImpactHigh impact

Users highlight the potential influence of the study on health perspectives and personal development, conveying that the research could shape future approaches to well-being.

Abstract in brief

  • This meta-analysis found that having a higher sense of purpose in life is linked to a lower risk of death from any cause and fewer cardiovascular events.
  • The study combined data from 10 prospective studies with over 136,000 participants, showing consistent results regardless of age, country, or whether participants already had cardiovascular issues.
  • The findings suggest that fostering a sense of purpose could be important for health, and future research should explore how purpose influences health outcomes and ways to help those with low purpose improve their well-being.]

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Jun Fuse@循環器内科医
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https://t.co/cnow6744BJ Psychosom Med. 2016 Feb-Mar;78(2):122-33. Purpose in Life and Its Relationship to All-Cause Mortality and Cardiovascular Events: A Meta-Analysis. 人生の目的意識が高いことは全死亡・心血管イベントのリスク↓と関連.

May 12, 2019 · 7 likes · 1 share · 994 followers View post →
Bastien Wagener
@serealiser · X

Depuis le confinement, beaucoup se posent la question du sens de leur vie. Plutôt que de vous retrouver seul face à des questions parfois compliquées, découvrez 4 pistes pour réfléchir à votre but dans la vie.

Feb 20, 2023 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 159 followers View post →
PsicoVlog
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Apr 23, 2025 · 3 likes · 1 share · 7,691 followers View post →
PsicoVlog
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Todo esto lo explico a fondo en mi nuevo vídeo:

Apr 25, 2025 · 2 likes · 7,691 followers View post →
PaulaGhete
@PaulaGhete · X

This meta-analysis (10 studies, 136,265 participants) concluded that having a higher purpose in life is associated with lower all-cause mortality. https://t.co/kHZRVRecPZ https://t.co/BCAp5J9WNr

May 9, 2024 · 2 likes · 1 share · 2,043 followers View post →
Leonides G. Olivo
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RT @PaulaGhete: This meta-analysis (10 studies, 136,265 participants) concluded that having a higher purpose in life is associated with low…

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PaulaGhete
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This meta-analysis (10 studies, 136,265 participants) concluded that having a higher purpose in life is associated with lower all-cause mortality. https://t.co/kHZRVRecPZ https://t.co/BCAp5J9WNr

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RT @serealiser: Depuis le confinement, beaucoup se posent la question du sens de leur vie. Plutôt que de vous retrouver seul face à des que…

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Bastien Wagener
@serealiser · X

Depuis le confinement, beaucoup se posent la question du sens de leur vie. Plutôt que de vous retrouver seul face à des questions parfois compliquées, découvrez 4 pistes pour réfléchir à votre but dans la vie.

Feb 20, 2023 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 159 followers View post →
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Purpose in Life and its relationship to All-Cause #Mortality and #Cardiovascular Events: A Meta-Analysis:

Jun 4, 2019 · 657 followers View post →
SystematicReviewBot
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RT @jfuse0320: https://t.co/cnow6744BJ Psychosom Med. 2016 Feb-Mar;78(2):122-33. Purpose in Life and Its Relationship to All-Cause Mortali…

May 12, 2019 · 1 share · 6,709 followers View post →
Jun Fuse@循環器内科医
@jfuse0320 · X

https://t.co/cnow6744BJ Psychosom Med. 2016 Feb-Mar;78(2):122-33. Purpose in Life and Its Relationship to All-Cause Mortality and Cardiovascular Events: A Meta-Analysis. 人生の目的意識が高いことは全死亡・心血管イベントのリスク↓と関連.

May 12, 2019 · 7 likes · 1 share · 994 followers View post →