The Relationship of Meaning in Life with Measures of Interpersonal Functioning

Author

Donna Olson, Fort Hays State University

Department

Psychology

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Abstract

The following study was conducted to examine the relationship between an individual's perceived belief of life meaning and motivation to seek meaning, with measures of interpersonal functioning. Areas of interpersonal functioning included loneliness, assertiveness, trust, self-disclosure, inclusion, control and affection. Eighty-six participants were given a test-booklet comprised of paper and pencil questionnaires. Major findings indicated that a relationship does exist between an individual's feeling of life meaning and interpersonal functioning. The best predictors of life meaning were found to be loneliness and self-disclosure. No relationship was found between an individual's motivation to seek more meaning and measures of interpersonal functioning.

Keywords

Psychology

Advisor

Kenneth Olson

Date of Award

Spring 1984

Document Type

Thesis - campus only access

DOI

10.58809/JKKA4442

Recommended Citation

Olson, Donna, "The Relationship of Meaning in Life with Measures of Interpersonal Functioning" (1984). Master's Theses. 1921.
DOI: 10.58809/JKKA4442
Available at: https://scholars.fhsu.edu/theses/1921

Rights

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