Having a strong sense of purpose in life increases human longevity

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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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Both retrieved papers consistently support the claim, noting that a higher sense of purpose is linked to reduced mortality risk and better physiological regulation over time.

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SENSE OF PURPOSE IN LIFE AND ALLOSTATIC BURDEN IN TWO LONGITUDINAL COHORTS

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Nathan Lewis, Scott Hofer, Patrick Hill. SENSE OF PURPOSE IN LIFE AND ALLOSTATIC BURDEN IN TWO LONGITUDINAL COHORTS. 2022. https://doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igac059.2391

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

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Olivia Duchow, Gabrielle Pfund. Trajectories of Sense of Purpose Later in Life: A Coordinated Analysis of Six Longitudinal Studies. 2025. https://doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igaf122.3676

Paper [1] notes that higher sense of purpose is consistently linked to healthier aging outcomes, including reduced mortality risk.

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judged → SUPPORTED · 7701 Aug 2026

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