Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ257531
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1981
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Purpose in Life and Some Correlates of Social Behavior and Health.
Thauberger, Patrick C.; Cleland, John F.
Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education, v27 n1 p19-25 Fall 1981
Examined the relationship between several social behavior and health-related variables across different levels of purpose in life. Individuals with low scores on the Purpose in Life Test reported increased use of drugs as well as more aches, poorer physical health, poorer dental health, and less quality of life. (Author)
Descriptors: Adults, Beliefs, Correlation, Drug Abuse, Drug Use, Foreign Countries, Physical Health, Quality of Life, Social Behavior
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Canada
Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Purpose in Life Test
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