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Self-Transcendence and Correlates in a Healthy Population

Doris D. Coward

Nursing Research March 1, 1996 DOI: 10.1097/00006199-199603000-00011 (opens in new tab)

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Characteristics Observational cohort Peer reviewed
Sample size 152
Population Healthy persons (mean age 46 years)
Citations 175
Key findings Self-transcendence levels in a healthy population are similar to those in elderly and ill populations, and are strongly correlated with sense of coherence, self-esteem, hope, and emotional well-being.

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to document the presence of self-transcendence perspectives in a healthy population and to compare self-transcendence and related concepts with previous findings in elderly well persons and in those with life-threatening illness. Levels of self-transcendence, as assessed by the Self-Transcendence Scale and the Purpose-in-Life Test in a sample of 152 persons (mean age = 46 years), were similar to those found in other populations. Moderate correlations with self-transcendence and female gender; older age, and higher self-report of health status were found. Self-transcendence was strongly correlated with sense of coherence, self-esteem, hope, and variables assessing emotional well-being.

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