Having a strong sense of purpose in life increases human longevity
the verdict
SUPPORTED
the evidence backs this
confidence 77/100
Having a strong sense of purpose in life is supported by psychological and longitudinal studies to increase human longevity and promote healthier aging.
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SENSE OF PURPOSE IN LIFE AND ALLOSTATIC BURDEN IN TWO LONGITUDINAL COHORTS
2022 · cited by 1
Paper [0] links a sense of purpose in life with lower allostatic load and improved longevity outcomes across large longitudinal cohorts.
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Trajectories of Sense of Purpose Later in Life: A Coordinated Analysis of Six Longitudinal Studies
2025 · cited by 0
Paper [1] notes that higher sense of purpose is consistently linked to healthier aging outcomes, including reduced mortality risk.