20/06/2025
Hope Outshines Happiness as Key to Life’s Meaning
New research reveals that hope plays a central role in helping people find meaning in their lives, perhaps more than traditionally emphasized emotions like happiness or gratitude.
Across six studies involving over 2,300 participants, hope was the only emotion consistently tied to a stronger sense of life meaning.
Unlike older models that frame hope mainly as a motivator for reaching goals, this study shows hope as an emotional force that enhances daily psychological well-being.
Researchers suggest that hope supports our ability to envision a better future, even during uncertainty.
Practical ways to build hope include appreciating growth, engaging in nurturing actions, and finding value in small daily successes.
These findings suggest hope could be a powerful target for mental health interventions.
https://neurosciencenews.com/hope-happiness-meaning-29306/
