生命意义的内涵、测量及功能

The Connotation,Measurement and Function of Meaning in Life

研究者通常用目的和含义来定义生命意义,或者把它定义为多维度的结构。认知、动机和情感是被提及最多的生命意义的组成维度。动机和认知维度得到了较多研究者的认可,而情感维度存在较大争议。生命意义是幸福不可或缺的元素,它能够影响许多与幸福有关的变量。目前的研究对生命意义的动机维度(生命意义寻求)及如何获得和提高生命意义研究较少,今后的研究可针对这两方面开展。

Meaning in life is generally defined in terms of purpose and significance of life,or it is considered to be a multidimensional construct. Cognitive,motivational,and affective dimensions are most commonly mentioned in literature as the components of meaning in life. Many researchers accept the former two dimensions,but they still have controversy about whether the affective one exists. Meaning in life is essential for individual＇s well-being,influencing many factors related to happiness. At present,researches rarely examine the motivational dimension（named the search for meaning in life） ,and few is seen about how to find and increase meaning in life. Future studies should be developed on these two aspects.