APS

2022 APS Annual Convention · 2022

The Association between Meaning in Life and Outcomes for Alcohol Use Disorder: A Meta-Analysis

Chicago, IL · May 2022

Poster · General

  • Langston Myers
    University of Georgia
  • Rachel Taylor
    University of Georgia
  • Noel Card
    University of Georgia

Abstract

We conducted a longitudinal meta-analysis examining how initial levels of meaning in life affect positive and negative outcomes for individuals with Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD). Results show a negative association between meaning and relapse, indicating that increased meaning leads to better outcomes for individuals who suffer from AUD.

Substance Abuse and Addiction

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