Psychometric properties of the Meaning in Life Questionnaire (MLQ) in a sample of Australian adolescents
This study examined the psychometric properties of the Meaning in Life Questionnaire (MLQ) using an Australian adolescent sample (n = 135). The MLQ is made up of two, five-item subscales – Presence (how meaningful one considers his/her life to be) and Search (a desire to discover more or new meaning...
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doaj-68299182ba7448658c2781ec3aa0b4492020-11-25T01:38:05ZengTaylor & Francis GroupInternational Journal of Adolescence and Youth0267-38432164-45272017-01-01221687710.1080/02673843.2015.11247911124791Psychometric properties of the Meaning in Life Questionnaire (MLQ) in a sample of Australian adolescentsLauren M. Rose0Avigdor Zask1Lorelle J. Burton2University of Southern QueenslandUniversity of SydneyUniversity of Southern QueenslandThis study examined the psychometric properties of the Meaning in Life Questionnaire (MLQ) using an Australian adolescent sample (n = 135). The MLQ is made up of two, five-item subscales – Presence (how meaningful one considers his/her life to be) and Search (a desire to discover more or new meaning in one’s life). A convenience sample of 135 high school students aged 12–18 years (M = 15.18 years, SD = 1.42) completed the questionnaire. Scale analysis results indicated the measure had satisfactory internal consistency, and confirmatory factor analysis results showed support for the proposed two-factor model. The MLQ appears to be a valid instrument for measuring life meaning in Australian adolescents. The key implications are discussed.http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02673843.2015.1124791AdolescentsAustraliahealthlife meaningpsychometricswell-being |
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Lauren M. Rose Avigdor Zask Lorelle J. Burton Psychometric properties of the Meaning in Life Questionnaire (MLQ) in a sample of Australian adolescents International Journal of Adolescence and Youth Adolescents Australia health life meaning psychometrics well-being |
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Lauren M. Rose Avigdor Zask Lorelle J. Burton |
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Psychometric properties of the Meaning in Life Questionnaire (MLQ) in a sample of Australian adolescents |
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Psychometric properties of the Meaning in Life Questionnaire (MLQ) in a sample of Australian adolescents |
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Psychometric properties of the Meaning in Life Questionnaire (MLQ) in a sample of Australian adolescents |
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Psychometric properties of the Meaning in Life Questionnaire (MLQ) in a sample of Australian adolescents |
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Psychometric properties of the Meaning in Life Questionnaire (MLQ) in a sample of Australian adolescents |
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psychometric properties of the meaning in life questionnaire (mlq) in a sample of australian adolescents |
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Taylor & Francis Group |
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International Journal of Adolescence and Youth |
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0267-3843 2164-4527 |
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This study examined the psychometric properties of the Meaning in Life Questionnaire (MLQ) using an Australian adolescent sample (n = 135). The MLQ is made up of two, five-item subscales – Presence (how meaningful one considers his/her life to be) and Search (a desire to discover more or new meaning in one’s life). A convenience sample of 135 high school students aged 12–18 years (M = 15.18 years, SD = 1.42) completed the questionnaire. Scale analysis results indicated the measure had satisfactory internal consistency, and confirmatory factor analysis results showed support for the proposed two-factor model. The MLQ appears to be a valid instrument for measuring life meaning in Australian adolescents. The key implications are discussed. |
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Adolescents Australia health life meaning psychometrics well-being |
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