Geriatric Nursing
Volume 27, Issue 5 , Pages 293-299, September 2006

The Quest for Meaning in Aging

A qualitative research design using narrative interviews was used to explore how a group of older adults experienced meaning and purpose in their lives. In-depth interviews conducted with 11 older adults ranging in age from 66 to 92 years revealed 6 dimensions through which meaning is experienced and created. Through the sharing of their narrative life stories, these individuals described how meaning in their lives contributed to a sense of self that allowed them to embrace life with a sense of purpose and enthusiasm.

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PII: S0197-4572(06)00238-2

doi:10.1016/j.gerinurse.2006.08.012

Geriatric Nursing
Volume 27, Issue 5 , Pages 293-299, September 2006

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