TITLE:
Validation of the Meaning in Life Questionnaire (MLQ) in a Greek Sample
AUTHORS:
Christos Pezirkianidis, Michael Galanakis, Irene Karakasidou, Anastasios Stalikas
KEYWORDS:
Validation, Meaning in Life Questionnaire, Psychometric Properties, Greek Population
JOURNAL NAME:
Psychology,
Vol.7 No.13,
November
10,
2016
ABSTRACT: Over the past few years, the concern for psychological well-being has emerged as one of the most crucial targets for social scientists and health professionals. One of the factors that contribute to psychological health is finding meaning in ones’ life. Contemporary literature distinguishes between two types of meaning in life, namely 1) searching for meaning in life and 2) meaning in life achievement. The most prominent psychometric tool for the measurement of meaning in life is the Meaning in Life Questionnaire. The present study aimed at validating the MLQ in a sample of 6287 Greek adults. Exploratory factor analysis revealed two principal factors matching the factorial structure of the original validation. Results showed overall that all items have satisfactory psychometric properties. Further research and validation targets are discussed.