@article{ref1,
title="Meaning in life, emotional distress, suicidal ideation, and life functioning in an active duty military sample",
journal="Journal of positive psychology",
year="2013",
author="Bryan, C.J. and Elder, W.B. and McNaughton-Cassill, M. and Osman, A. and Hernandez, A.M. and Allison, S.",
volume="8",
number="5",
pages="444-452",
abstract="The present study examined the relationship of meaning in life with emotional distress, suicidal ideation, and life functioning in a sample of 273 active duty Security Forces personnel assigned to two US Air Force bases. <br><br>RESULTS of regression analyses indicated that stronger meaning in life was significantly associated with less severe emotional distress (p < 0.001, ΔR 2 = 0.047) and suicidal ideation (p = 0.043, ΔR 2 = 0.017), and better functioning at work and in intimate relationships, nonfamily relationships, and recreational activities (p < 0.001, ΔR 2 = 0.073). Meaning in life showed stronger associations with outcomes relative to other predictors and covariates and explained the relationship between belonging and life functioning. <br><br>FINDINGS suggest that meaning in life is associated with less emotional distress and suicide risk, and greater success and performance across multiple domains in life among military personnel. © 2013 Copyright Taylor and Francis Group, LLC.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1743-9760",
doi="10.1080/17439760.2013.823557",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17439760.2013.823557"
}