Manifesting Meaning in Life: An Acceptability and Feasibility Trial of a 6-Week Meaning Workshop
Maeve B. O’Donnell, Jessica L. Morse, and Michael F. Steger.
Citation: O’Donnell, M. B., Morse, J. L., & Steger, M. F. (2022). Manifesting Meaning in Life: An Acceptability and Feasibility Trial of a 6-Week Meaning Workshop. European Journal of Applied Positive Psychology, 6, 15, 1-7. https://www.nationalwellbeingservice.org/volumes/volume-6-2022/volume-6-article-15/
Processing dates: Submitted 14 June 2022; Resubmitted 11 August 2022; Accepted 9 September 2022; Published 24 December 2022
Abstract
Background: Meaning in life is a cornerstone of psychological well-being, yet there are few psychosocial interventions that target exploration and cultivation of meaning in life. The objective of the current study was to assess the feasibility and acceptability of a theory based meaning in life group intervention, Manifesting Meaning Workshop, in a small sample of university students.
Methods: Participants provided qualitative feedback about their experience post-intervention and completed self-report measures of psychological wellbeing (meaning and satisfaction with life) and physical health at baseline and post intervention.
Results: Results of the pilot trial support the feasibility and acceptability of the intervention, and exploratory analyses suggest the intervention.
Conclusion: Exploratory analyses suggest the intervention may promote improvements inmeaning, well-being, and health.
Key words: meaning in life, intervention, wellbeing, positive psychology, college/university students, satisfaction with life
Biographies
Maeve B. O’Donnell, PhD 1920 Terry Avenue, M/S Cure 4, Seattle WA 98101, USA.
Email: Maeve.odonnell@seattlechildrens.org
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4715-2445
Jessica L. Morse, PhD 3350 La Jolla Village Dr., San Diego, CA 92161, USA. Email: Jmorse@health.ucsd.edu
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6800-7290
Michael F. Steger, PhD 1876 Campus Delivery Colorado State University Fort Collins, CO 80523-1876, USA.
Email: Michael.f.steger@colostate.edu
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4888-1153