ArticleInternational journal of mental health and addiction2022
Can Ikigai Predict Anxiety, Depression, and Well-being?
Article in International journal of mental health and addiction, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.
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- Enhanced meaning in life following psychedelic use: converging evidence from controlled and naturalistic studies.Frontiers in psychology · 2025Article
- Relationship between Ikigai and longitudinal changes in serum HDL cholesterol levels: the Circulatory Risk in Communities Study (CIRCS).Lipids in health and disease · 2024Article
- Biopsychosocial Consideration ofGeriatrics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Comparing The Mediterranean and The Japanese Dietary Pattern in Relation to Longevity - A Narrative Review.Endocrine, metabolic & immune disorders drug targets · 2024Review
- Factors Related to Ikigai among Home-visit Rehabilitation Users Aged 75 Years and Older Receiving Home Medical and Nursing Care in Japan.Physical therapy research · 2024Article
- How is the problematic smartphone use affected by social support? A research model supported by the mediation of Ikigai.Current psychology (New Brunswick, N.J.) · 2023Article
- "It's always happy to see me": Exploring LOVOT robots as companions for older adults.Journal of rehabilitation and assistive technologies engineeringArticle
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Abstract
The Japanese construct of ikigai reflects a sense of having 'purpose in life' or a 'reason for living and has been associated with a variety of positive health outcomes. However, to date little research into ikigai exists within Western populations. This study explored the predictive power of ikigai for measures of well-being, depression, and anxiety in an adult Western population. Ninety-four participants (70% female) responded to an online survey. After accounting for the covariates of sex, age, employment status, and student status, multiple hierarchical regression indicated that ikigai positively predicted well-being and negatively predicted depression. While on its own, ikigai negatively predicted anxiety; this was not the case after accounting for the aforementioned covariates. The findings support the importance for investigating ikigai in the West and the need for further exploration of ikigai as a potential means of bringing about benefit in mental well-being.
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