The Mediating Effects of Meaning-Searching and Meaning-Presence on the Relationship Between Savoring and Posttraumatic Growth in Middle-Aged Adults with Loss and Adversity
AUTHOR : 박선영,강예모,양수진
INFORMATION : page. 53~65 / 2023 Vol.30 No.3
ABSTRACT
This study aims to examine whether the relationship between savoring and posttraumatic growth is mediated by meaning of life (meaning-searching and mean-ing-presence). For this purpose, middle-aged adults aged 40 to 64 years (134 males and 130 females) who have suffered participated in the study. All variables in the research model were positively correlated. Using structural equation modeling (SEM), a dual medi-ation model was analyzed. The relationship between savoring and posttraumatic growth was mediated by meaning-searching and meaning-presence, respectively. Additionally, the dual mediating effect of meaning-searching and meaning-presence proved to be significant. This study presents significant findings that offer initial insights into potential interventions for middle-aged adults who encountered losses, thus aiming to help them overcome adversity and to promote healthy aging.