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What does the research say?
Faith (religious/spiritual beliefs) - Can be used as a means of positive coping; framework to make meaning out of stressful/traumatic events; provides motivation and structure to help answer tough questions in life, leading to the development of meaning and greater understanding of life.
Social Relationships - Social connectedness provides support and reduces feelings of exclusion and helps individuals feel part of a community. These positive feelings help people to feel connected to something larger than themselves, which ultimately leads to increased feelings toward meaningful actions.
Satisfaction of Basic Psychological Needs - Being in a supportive environment helps to foster internal resilience that leads to increased motivation, thus helping one.
to identify and pursue meaningful actions. Also, living a life of virtue leads to positive well-being.
Positive Affect - Positive thoughts and emotions lead to positive behaviors related to seeking out meaningful life experiences.
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