ICPS
2023 International Convention of Psychological Science · 2023
The Desire to Live Scales (D2LS): A New Tool for Experimental Existential Research
- Hayes Joseph
Acadia University - Candice Hubley
University of Waterloo
Abstract
The D2LS is a self-report measure of the desire to live. The scale consistent of two alternative forms with equivalent psychometric properties. Three studies show construct validity, experimental manipulations that reduce and increase the desire to live, as well as the emotional consequences of such changes.
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