A Study on the Relationship Between Presence of Meaning and Search for Meaning Among University Students

ObjectiveTo explore the relationship between the presence of meaning and the search for meaning among Chinese university students.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted with 820 university students using the Meaning in Life Questionnaire (MLQ). Data were analyzed through descriptive statistics and correlation analysis.ResultsCorrelation analysis revealed that 36.1% of students reported a high level of presence of meaning, while 64.6% reported a high level of search for meaning.ConclusionPresence of meaning and search for meaning showed a significant positive correlation. Most university students are in a state of uncertainty but generally demonstrate an awareness of exploring meaning in life.