Meaning in life is a multi-faceted construct that has been conceptualized in diverse ways. It
refers broadly to the value and purpose of life, important life goals, and for some, spirituality.
We developed a measure of meaning in life derived from this conceptualization and
designed to be a synthesis of relevant theoretical and empirical traditions. Two samples, all
cancer patients, provided data for scale development and psychometric study. From
exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses the Meaning in Life Scale (MiLS) emerged, and …