More Americans say society and freedom make life meaningful now than in 2017, fewer mention romantic partners

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November 16, 2021

Where Americans find meaning in life has changed over the past four years

More Americans say society and freedom make life meaningful now than in 2017, fewer mention romantic partners

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More Americans say society and freedom make life meaningful now than in 2017, fewer mention romantic partners

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Where Americans find meaning in life has changed over the past four years
Married Americans are now less likely to mention their spouse or romantic partner as a source of meaning in life
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, health has declined as source of meaning in Americans’ lives – especially among those ages 65 and older
More Republicans, parents and non-college grads now say they find meaning in freedom, independence

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