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This study aims to identify differences in preferred sources of meaning in life among preservice teachers compared to students in other disciplines.

July 18, 2026Cogent EducationOpen Access

Preferred sources of meaning in life amongst preservice teachers from Generation Z: an exploratory qualitative study

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Exploratory study finds distinct values in preservice teachers, suggesting implications for teacher education.

This study aims to identify differences in preferred sources of meaning in life among preservice teachers compared to students in other disciplines.
Utilized Q-methodology with 26 statements ranking sources of life meaning.
Participants included 351 university students, including preservice teachers.
Analyzed subjective perspectives through forced sorting to reveal statistical patterns.
Love, health, and freedom ranked highest among university students across all groups.
Significant differences noted in values such as challenge, success, and harmony.
Explicit religiosity and tradition ranked lowest, reflecting a post-secular value profile.

Jirásek et al. (2026) studied this question.

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July 18, 2026Cogent EducationOpen Access

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Exploratory study finds distinct values in preservice teachers, suggesting implications for teacher education.

This study aims to identify differences in preferred sources of meaning in life among preservice teachers compared to students in other disciplines.
Utilized Q-methodology with 26 statements ranking sources of life meaning.
Participants included 351 university students, including preservice teachers.
Analyzed subjective perspectives through forced sorting to reveal statistical patterns.
Love, health, and freedom ranked highest among university students across all groups.
Significant differences noted in values such as challenge, success, and harmony.
Explicit religiosity and tradition ranked lowest, reflecting a post-secular value profile.

Jirásek et al. (2026) studied this question.

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