Researchers (IMAGE) Florida State University Caption From left, Professor Antonio Terracciano, Professor Angelina Sutin and Assistant Professor Martina Luchetti from the Florida State University College of Medicine. Their research showed an association between a sense of purpose in life and more vivid, coherent and accessible memories, qualities that are part of what's known as phenomenology. Their work was published in the journal Memory. Credit Bruce Palmer/FSU Photography Services Usage Restrictions This image may be used with appropriate caption and credit. License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.