Table 1 Standardized of Factor Loadings from the Confirmatory Factor Analysis

Model 1: 10-item MLQ

1. I understand my life’s meaning

0.78

2. I am looking for something that makes my life feel meaningful.

0.76

3. I am always looking to find my life’s purpose.

0.82

4. My life has a clear sense of purpose.

0.82

5. I have a good sense of what makes my life meaningful.

0.94

6. I have discovered a satisfying life purpose.

0.69

7. I am always searching for something that makes my life feel significant.

0.88

8. I am seeking a purpose or mission for my life.

0.88

9. My life has no clear purpose

− 0.23

10. I am searching for meaning in my life

0.45

Model 2: 8-item MLQ

1. I understand my life’s meaning

0.78

2. I am looking for something that makes my life feel meaningful.

0.72

3. I am always looking to find my life’s purpose.

0.79

4. My life has a clear sense of purpose.

0.80

5. I have a good sense of what makes my life meaningful.

0.92

6. I have discovered a satisfying life purpose.

0.69

7. I am always searching for something that makes my life feel significant.

0.88

8. I am seeking a purpose or mission for my life.

0.85