Can Ikigai predict anxiety, depression, and well-being?
Journal article
| Authors | Wilkes, J., Garip, G., Fido, D. and Kotera, Y. |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| Keywords | ikigai; depression; anxiety |
| Year | 2022 |
| Journal | International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction |
| Journal citation | 21, p. 2941–2953 |
| Publisher | Springer |
| ISSN | 1557-1882 |
| Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1007/s11469-022-00764-7 |
| Web address (URL) | https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11469-022-00764-7#citeas |
| Accepted author manuscript | File Access Level Restricted |
| Publisher's version | License File Access Level Open |
| Output status | Published |
| Publication dates | |
| Online | 01 Mar 2022 |
| Publication process dates | |
| Accepted | 17 Feb 2022 |
| Deposited | 27 Oct 2025 |
https://repository.derby.ac.uk/item/95x50/can-ikigai-predict-anxiety-depression-and-well-being
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