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December 9, 2025European Journal of Investigation in Health Psychology and EducationOpen Access

Correlates of Purpose in Life and Their Potential Role in Successful Aging Among Older Adults in Rural Japan

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HAHaruka ArijiIAIshtiaq AhmadYSYoshihisa Shirayama

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Cross-sectional survey reveals volunteering and education boost purpose in life of older adults, implying better psychological well-being.

Key Points

  • This study assesses the levels of Purpose in Life (PIL) and its correlates among older adults in rural Japan.
  • Cross-sectional survey of 308 adults aged ≥65 years in Shimane Prefecture.
  • Used a 20-item PIL scale to categorize PIL levels into low, moderate, and high.
  • Conducted statistical analyses using chi-square tests and ordered logistic regression to examine associations.
  • 42.9% of participants had high PIL and 18.8% had low PIL levels.
  • Volunteering was linked to approximately 2.4-times higher odds of high PIL.
  • University education showed a trend towards higher PIL, while poor self-rated health was associated with lower PIL.

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Ariji et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69401d682d562116f28f9041https://doi.org/10.3390/ejihpe15120250
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