This study investigates whether purpose in life is reflected in social attitudes, or whether an absence of perceived meaning - a state of existential vacuum - is unrelated to attitudes. (Author)

These studies measured the possible relations between perceived purpose in life, in general, and more specific purposes or values and, in addition, explored further the relation between the PIL and religious values. (Author/RK)

Investigates the relationship between purpose in life and sexual behavior and attitudes (i.e., sex drive and interest, and sexual frustration and malajustment) among college students. (Author/RK)

This study examined age and sex differences, and the interaction of age x sex, with respect to "meaning in life" as defined by Frankl and measured by the Purpose-in-Life Test (PIL) developed by Crumbaugh and Maholick. (Author)

This research assessed the reliability and validity of the Purpose in Life test in an inmate population, investigated the relationship between the PIL test and attitudes, locus of control, personality factors, and several demographic variables, and compared the PIL scores of inmates with scores of normal samples. (Author/RK)

Reports on a study of the association between computer anxiety and measures of positive and negative affect when using computerized vs. standard administration. Gender differences across the two modes of administration were assessed. Measures of state, trait, and mathematics anxiety were obtained to clarify the association between computer anxiety…