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December 2, 2025Tropical Medicine and HealthOpen Access

Evaluation of spiritual well-being using purpose in life (PIL) assessment among older people living in the community of South Korea: a cross-sectional study

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MCMeng-Yi ChenIAIshtiaq AhmadHTHira Taimur

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Overview

Cross-sectional study highlights purpose in life's role on mental health in older adults, suggesting tailored interventions may improve quality of life.

Key Points

  • Higher levels of purpose in life are linked to improved mental health outcomes among older adults.
  • Logistic regression analyses revealed that educational attainment significantly influences purpose in life levels.
  • Cross-sectional study involved 270 older adults in South Korea, examining the relationship between demographics and purpose in life.
  • Findings suggest that targeted interventions are vital for enhancing spiritual health and overall well-being.

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Chen et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/692e3d8d6c9b3ab28c187715https://doi.org/10.1186/s41182-025-00838-x
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