Caroline, a 25-Year-Old Professional, Has Been Dating Mike, Her Colleague

Caroline, a 25-year-old professional, has been dating Mike, her colleague, for the past 6 years. She wants to get married to him by the age of 30 and have kids with him before she turns 35. She feels that getting married to Mike and raising a family with him are her main goals in life and that these goals will show her the meaning of life. In the context of the four main needs for meaning proposed by Roy Baumeister and Kathleen Vohs, which of the following needs is highlighted in this scenario?

A) the need for self-worth
B) the need for values
C) the need for purpose
D) the need for self-efficacy