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In search of a revised model of health : exploring the relationship between meaning and health

Research in Logotherapy substantiates the influence of meaning on psychological
health and Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI) corroborates the effects of psychological health
on physical health. This dissertation explores the relationship between meaning and
physical health hypothesising that purpose affects physical health.
Methodology
Exploratory factor analysis (EFA), ANOVAs and stepwise regression were used to
explore three possible models.
Results
EFA revealed four factors, purpose, fear, vitality and aggression. Significant
correlations were found between purpose, vitality (0.42) and work application (0.53).
Despite the significant relationship between purpose and vitality, the lack of Chi-square is
significant, suggesting that additional variables should be introduced into the model.
Conclusion
People reporting high levels of purpose together with low levels of fear and
aggression, can be characterised by high vitality and an absence of medical conditions.
Future research should focus on evaluating meaning centred interventions on immunity and
vitality. / Psychology / M.A. (Psychology)

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:unisa/oai:uir.unisa.ac.za:10500/5294
Date06 1900
CreatorsVan Wyk, Hanlie
ContributorsJaneke, Hendrik Christiaan, Shantall, H.M. (Dr.)
Source SetsSouth African National ETD Portal
LanguageEnglish
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeDissertation
Format1 online resource (149 leaves)

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