Validation of the Korean Version of Meaning in Life Questionnaire

Meaning in life is considered as one of the key elements required for well being. In this study, a translated version of Meaning in Life scale originally developed by Steger, Frazier, Oishi & Kaler(2004) was applied in an effort to investigate its psychometric properties. In study 1, the item analysis, factor analysis, reliability and validity are analyzed for 328 university students, whereas in study 2 & 3 concurrent, and incremental validity of the scale are investigated. The Korean version of the meaning in life questionnaire, in a similar way as the original version, displays a stable factor structure and high internal consistency, showing good concurrent and incremental validity. Also, its brief format and ability to measure the search for meaning suggest its sound applicability for the well-being study.

keywords: meaning in life, well-being, reliability, validity, meaning in life, well-being, reliability, validity, 삶의 의미, 웰빙, 신뢰도, 타당도

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Vol.10 No.2

Validation of the Korean Version of Meaning in Life Questionnaire

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The Korean Journal of Health Psychology