Meaning in life among emerging adults: An examination of gender, relationship status, and social media useShow full item record

Title	Meaning in life among emerging adults: An examination of gender, relationship status, and social media use
Author	Karayigit, Cebrail; Ozier, Michaela; Bloom, Amber; Weaver, Mark; Wiltz, Samantha
Date	5/28/2024
Description	Using a sample of 450 emerging adult university students, this study examined the effects of relationship status and gender on meaning in life (MIL) dimensions and the relationship between social media use and MIL dimensions among participants. The MIL Questionnaire (MLQ) and a subscale of the Sources of Meaning and MLQ (SoMe) were used to measure three different life meaning dimensions (presence of meaning, search for meaning, and crises of meaning). Findings suggested that being in a romantic relationship is positively associated with the presence of MIL. Findings also revealed that the time spent on social media and social media satisfaction affects MIL dimensions. Implications for counselors and other mental health professionals are presented and have the potential to impact college students' MIL issues.
Link	https://doi.org/10.1002/johc.12222 https://repository.tcu.edu/handle/116099117/65966
Department	Education