Young adults more likely than older adults to cite friends as a source of meaning in life; people ages 65 and older more likely to emphasize their health

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November 22, 2021

What makes life meaningful? Globally, answers sometimes vary by age

Young adults more likely than older adults to cite friends as a source of meaning in life; people ages 65 and older more likely to emphasize their health

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Young adults more likely than older adults to cite friends as a source of meaning in life; people ages 65 and older more likely to emphasize their health

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What makes life meaningful? Globally, answers sometimes vary by age
Adults under 30 far more likely than older people to volunteer friendship as a source of meaning in life
People ages 30 to 49 are often more likely than other age groups to mention careers as a source of fulfillment in life
Older people more likely to mention physical and mental health as a source of meaning in life

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