Meaning in life across developmental stages among Japanese adults: Scores and correlates

The ‘meaning in life’ has been associated with subjective happiness across the lifespan. This study was designed to investigate the factor structure, levels, and correlates of the Meaning in Life Questionnaire (MLQ) containing two subscales–presence of the meaning in life, and the search for meaning – among Japanese adults (n=2,000). The questionnaire was completed via an Internet survey by respondents in four life stages: emerging adulthood,...