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The test-retest reliabilities at 8 wk. for the total Index ( r = .87), Framework ( r = .82), and Fulfillment ( r = .81) subscales were very high. Cronbach alphas were .92, .83, and .87, respectively. A significant restriction of range was observed at the high-meaning end of the scale. Factor analysis only weakly supported the theorized two-factor structure. A very high disattenuated correlation between the Framework and Fulfillment subscales was observed ( r = .94). The Index appeared to have adequate evidence supporting its concurrent and discriminant validity when compared with measures of hopelessness, spiritual well-being, and other measures of personal meaning. A significant positive association was found between the index and the Marlowe-Crowne Social Desirability Scale ( r = .38). The Index was also significantly associated with sex (women scoring higher) and marital status (divorced people scoring lower). 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