ORCID

Halvorsen, https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9184-633X

Morrow-Howell, https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8146-9323

Language

English (en)

Publication Date

11-2025

Summary

Having purpose is good for all of us at any age. Patrick Hill, Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences at WashU, defines purpose as the “notion that you have daily activities you find meaningful or engaging and that give you direction for your life [and] reasons to continue going.” In a major sense, purpose can be described as the why of living, instead of the how.

Document Type

Brief

Comments

Issue Brief #2025.01

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