This book offers an inspiring exploration of current findings from the psychology of meaning in life, analysing cutting-edge research to propose practical, evidence-based applications. Schnell draws on psychological, philosophical and cognitive perspectives to explore basic concepts of meaning and introduce a multidimensional model of meaning in life. Written in an accessible style, this book covers a range of topics including the distinction between meaning and happiness, the impact of meaning on health and longevity, meaning in the workplace, and meaning-centred interventions. Each chapter ends with exercises to encourage self-reflection and measurement tools are presented throughout, including the author's original Sources of Meaning and Meaning in Life Questionnaire (SoMe), to inspire the reader to consider the role of meaning in their own life. The Psychology of Meaning in Life is essential reading for students and practitioners of psychology, sociology, counselling, coaching and related disciplines, and for general readers interested in exploring the role of meaning in life.

This book offers an inspiring exploration of current findings from the psychology of meaning in life, analysing cutting-edge research to propose practical, evidence-based applications. Schnell draws on psychological, philosophical and cognitive perspectives to explore basic concepts of meaning and introduce a multidimensional model of meaning in life. Written in an accessible style, this book covers a range of topics including the distinction between meaning and happiness, the impact of meaning on health and longevity, meaning in the workplace, and meaning-centred interventions. Each chapter ends with exercises to encourage self-reflection and measurement tools are presented throughout, including the author's original Sources of Meaning and Meaning in Life Questionnaire (SoMe), to inspire the reader to consider the role of meaning in their own life. The Psychology of Meaning in Life is essential reading for students and practitioners of psychology, sociology, counselling, coaching and related disciplines, and for general readers interested in exploring the role of meaning in life.

In diesem anregenden Fachbuch werden aktuelle wissenschaftliche Erkenntnisse zum Thema Lebenssinn greifbar und in der Praxis nutzbar. Auf der Grundlage empirischer Forschungsergebnisse erfahren die Leserinnen und Leser, welche Dimensionen von Sinn es gibt und wie man sie fur sich bzw. fur Klienten entdecken kann. Transdisziplinar gewonnene Einsichten zu Sinn und Gesundheit sowie Sinn in der Arbeitswelt werden dargestellt. Der Einfluss gesellschaftlicher Entwicklungen auf die Sinnfrage wird diskutiert. Erganzende philosophische und reflektierende Selbsterkundungen machen das Lesen zu einem Erlebnis - wenn es gluckt: zu einem sinnhaften Erleben. Geschrieben fur psychologische und arztliche Psychotherapeuten, Psychiater, Psychologen, Padagogen, Berater, Organisationsentwickler, Seelsorger, interessierte Laien. Aus dem Inhalt: Sinn suchen? - Sinn definieren - Zur Erfassung von Lebenssinn - Wie entsteht Sinn? - Sinnvariationen - Lebensbedeutungen: Quellen des Lebenssinns - Die soziale Dimension des Sinns - Sinnkrise - Existentielle Indifferenz - Sinn und Gluck - Sinn, Gesundheit und Krankheit - Interventionen zur Stutzung der Sinnhaftigkeit - Arbeit und Sinn. Die Autorin: Prof. Dr. Tatjana Schnell forscht und lehrt zum Thema Lebenssinn am Institut fur Psychologie der Universitat Innsbruck (OE) und der MF Specialized University, Oslo (NO). Auf www.sinnforschung.org geben sie und ihr Team allgemeinverstandliche Einblicke in die internationale Sinnforschung.