B4609 - The role of meaning and purpose in mental health outcomes - 13/05/2024

B number: 
B4609
Principal applicant name: 
Isaac Halstead | Bristol university (United Kingdom)
Co-applicants: 
Carol Joinson, Jon Heron
Title of project: 
The role of meaning and purpose in mental health outcomes
Proposal summary: 

Previous research has examined the importance of having a sense of meaning and purpose in life. However, there are limitations with these studies. We want to examine the association between meaning and purpose, and how it relates to mental health outcomes.

Impact of research: 
Publication in journals.
Date proposal received: 
Tuesday, 7 May, 2024
Date proposal approved: 
Monday, 13 May, 2024
Keywords: 
Mental health - Psychology, Psychiatry, Cognition, Mental health, Statistical methods, Psychology - personality