1. MEANING IN LIFE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH PHYSICAL.
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Arvig, Tyler
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INTERPERSONAL relations , *MEANING (Philosophy) , *DISABILITY studies , *FAMILIES , *SOCIAL psychology , *SOCIOLOGY , *HUMAN behavior , *SOCIABILITY ,PEOPLE with disabilities research - Abstract
"What makes your life meaningful?" is a question previous research- ers explored with people of various ages, but not of individuals who have significant physical impairments. In this study, 26 individuals with physical disabilities were asked to describe what makes their lives meaningful. Analysis showed human relationships were the most frequently reported source of meaning in life, the sources being family members, friends, and people in the community. The second most frequently cited meaning was service, specifically, helping and educating others, such as other people with physical disabilities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2006
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