The Meaning Crisis: Identity, Purpose, and the Search for Belonging in the Modern World (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798180850713)

Why do so many people feel disconnected in an age of unprecedented connection?

Why do loneliness, anxiety, uncertainty, and social fragmentation persist despite extraordinary advances in technology, wealth, and personal freedom?

And why do questions of identity, purpose, and belonging seem more urgent than ever before?

In The Meaning Crisis, Alina Vey explores one of the defining challenges of the twenty-first century: the growing difficulty many people experience in finding meaning in modern life.

Drawing on insights from psychology, sociology, philosophy, history, and cultural analysis, this thought-provoking book examines how rapid social change has transformed the ways people understand themselves and their place in the world. From the decline of traditional narratives and the rise of individualism to the influence of social media, technology, work, family, community, and spirituality, Vey investigates the forces shaping contemporary experiences of purpose and belonging.

Inside, readers will discover:

- Why meaning is essential to psychological wellbeing
- How identity has changed in modern societies
- The hidden effects of technology and social media on attention and belonging
- Why loneliness has become a defining issue of our time
- The importance of family, community, and social connection
- The relationship between work, achievement, and purpose
- How spirituality, resilience, and responsibility contribute to a meaningful life
- Practical pathways for rebuilding connection in an increasingly fragmented world

Rather than offering simplistic answers, The Meaning Crisis provides a thoughtful and accessible exploration of the challenges facing modern individuals and societies. It argues that meaning is not something we passively discover but something we actively create through relationships, commitments, contribution, and engagement with purposes larger than ourselves.

At a time when many people are searching for direction, belonging, and significance, this book offers a compelling framework for understanding the modern meaning crisis-and for imagining a more connected and meaningful future.