Shu Nie1, Jiyoon Lim2, Xintian Xu3, Lei Zheng4, Yiqun Gan2,*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.25, No.9, pp. 971-984, 2023, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2023.029155
Abstract This study aims to be the first to use meta-analysis to explore the relationship between meaning in life (MIL) and mental health issues among older adults. A meta-analysis was conducted using six databases, resulting in 16 studies with 5,074 participants in total. The “metacor” and “forestplot” packages in R-Studio were used for data analysis. The total effect was calculated using a random-effects model, with I² = 86% in the heterogeneity test. The results showed a moderate negative correlation between MIL and mental health issues among older adults, with an average effect of −0.37. Five potential moderating variables were examined: the… More >
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