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Table 2 Reported meaning in life of patients with cancer using MLQ (N = 113)

From: Prevalence and associated factors of depressive symptoms among patients with cancer receiving radiotherapy in southern Thailand: a university hospital-based cross-sectional study

Subscale

Median

IQR

Presence of meaning in life

I understand my life’s meaning.

5.0

4.0–5.0

My life has a clear sense of purpose.

5.0

4.0–5.0

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

5.0

4.0–5.0

I have discovered a satisfying life purpose.

5.0

4.0–5.0

My life has no clear purpose.

3.0

3.0–3.0

Search for meaning in life

  

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

4.0

4.0–5.0

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

4.0

4.0–5.0

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

4.0

4.0–5.0

I am seeking a purpose or mission for my life.

4.0

4.0–5.0

I am searching for meaning in my life.

4.0

4.0–5.0