PSYCHOLOGICAL RICHNESS, MEANING IN LIFE, AND HAPPINESS
There are different views of what it means to live a good life. Some seek out opportunities for happiness, others look for ways to add more meaning to their lives, and a growing number of people are engaging in new and interesting activities to foster more psychological richness. Conducted in collaboration with the University of Chicago, this study explores how psychological richness, happiness, and meaning contribute to successful aging in unique ways.
FROM THIS STUDY:
“Residents who prefer a psychologically rich life might express more interest in programs that push them out of their comfort zone and challenge their perspectives.”
IN THIS ORANGE PAPER, YOU’LL LEARN:
- more about psychological richness, including its effect on wellness behaviors
- preferences among residents for a happy, meaningful, or psychologically rich life
- ways to intentionally incorporate psychological richness in existing and new programs