Meaning and Purpose Questionnaire (MPQ)
Directions: Please think for 5 minutes about your sense of meaning and purpose in life.
Then rank the following statements on a scale of 1 to 10, from 1 being “ABSOLUTELY NOT TRUE” to 10 being “ABSOLUTELY TRUE.” Below each, write an explanation of why you answered the way you did.
1. I have a strong sense of meaning and purpose in life
2. I have a clear understanding of what gives my life meaning and purpose 3. I actively search for a sense of meaning and purpose in life
4. I actively reflect on my sense of meaning and purpose in life
5. I engage in activities that help me experience meaning and purpose in life 6. I engage in social service that helps others have better lives
7. I have meaningful social and community bonds
8. I have social connections that help me experience meaning and purpose in life 9. I help others find meaning and purpose in life
10. I am satisfied with my sense of meaning and purpose in life