Psychometric properties of the Meaning in Life Questionnaire (MLQ) in a sample of Australian adolescents
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Article Title | Psychometric properties of the Meaning in Life Questionnaire (MLQ) in a sample of Australian adolescents |
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ERA Journal ID | 40648 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Rose, Lauren M. (Author), Zask, Avigdor (Author) and Burton, Lorelle J. (Author) |
Journal Title | International Journal of Adolescence and Youth |
Journal Citation | 22 (1), pp. 68-77 |
Number of Pages | 10 |
Year | 2017 |
Publisher | Taylor & Francis |
Place of Publication | United Kingdom |
ISSN | 0267-3843 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1080/02673843.2015.1124791 |
Web Address (URL) | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/02673843.2015.1124791 |
Abstract | This study examined the psychometric properties of the Meaning in Life Questionnaire (MLQ) using an Australian adolescent sample (n = 135). The MLQ is made up of two, five-item subscales – Presence (how meaningful one considers his/her life to be) and Search (a desire to discover more or new meaning in one’s life). A convenience sample of 135 high school students aged 12–18 years (M = 15.18 years, SD = 1.42) completed the questionnaire. Scale analysis results indicated the measure had satisfactory internal consistency, and confirmatory factor analysis results showed support for the proposed two-factor model. The MLQ appears to be a valid instrument for measuring life meaning in Australian adolescents. The key implications are discussed. |
Keywords | adolescents, Australia, health, life meaning, psychometrics, well-being |
Contains Sensitive Content | Does not contain sensitive content |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 529999. Other psychology not elsewhere classified |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | School of Psychology and Counselling |
University of Sydney | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q35z2/psychometric-properties-of-the-meaning-in-life-questionnaire-mlq-in-a-sample-of-australian-adolescents
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