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Meaning has cratered since 2008 while satisfaction remains high; meaning is the primary predictor of mental health crises among young adults, distinct from enjoyment or achievement.

Impact: Organizations must address purpose and coherence in work to mitigate retention risks and burnout, as satisfaction alone does not prevent meaning-related disengagement.

— from Meaning, Risk, and Ethics in Modern Entrepreneurship · Masters of Scale· Mar 26, 2026