Why do we Always Feel it is “Meaningless”? A Review of Research on the Sense of Life Meaning among College Students

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The sense of life meaning among college students is dynamically influenced by a combination of personal factors, social support, and social media use in the digital age. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.SYNTHESIS. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

Xiaoxu Shao

doi:10.35534/pc.0805093

January 1, 2026Psychology of ChinaOpen Access

Why do we Always Feel it is “Meaningless”? A Review of Research on the Sense of Life Meaning among College Students

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This review aims to explore the factors influencing the sense of life meaning among college students.
Discusses the impact of core self-evaluation, self-presentation, and perceived social support.
Considers the influence of social media usage on the sense of life meaning.
Applies developmental contextual theory and meaning construction integration models.
Identifies personal and social support factors as significant influences on life meaning.
Highlights the dynamic nature of these influences in the context of digital media.
Calls for localized research to deepen understanding of life meaning among Chinese college students.

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Review investigates how personal factors and social media affect life meaning in college students, suggesting implications.

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Why do we Always Feel it is “Meaningless”? A Review of Research on the Sense of Life Meaning among College Students

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