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Ikigai-9 is a concise, validated 9-item scale developed in Japan to capture the essence of Ikigai—one’s sense of meaning, purpose, and motivation—and is widely used in research on well-being, aging, and social participation.
Ikigai-9 is a concise, validated 9-item scale developed in Japan to capture the essence of Ikigai—one’s sense of meaning, purpose, and motivation—and is widely used in research on well-being, aging, and social participation.
▶ Learn about Ikigai-9
▶ Learn about Ikigai-9
Understand the concept of Ikigai and the structure of the Ikigai-9 scale.
Understand the concept of Ikigai and the structure of the Ikigai-9 scale.
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▶ View Research & Publications
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Access the original paper, related studies, and citation information.
▶ How to Use the Scale
▶ How to Use the Scale
Find details on items, scoring, and usage conditions.
Find details on items, scoring, and usage conditions.
✔ Developed by researchers in Japan
✔ Developed by researchers in Japan
✔ Based on peer-reviewed research
✔ Based on peer-reviewed research
✔ Used in international studies
✔ Used in international studies
Related Measure
Related Measure
SOPI (Self-completed Occupational Performance Index) is a self-completed measure developed to assess occupational performance and participation from the individual’s perspective. Together with Ikigai-9, it can be used complementarily in research and practice related to occupational participation and well-being.
SOPI (Self-completed Occupational Performance Index) is a self-completed measure developed to assess occupational performance and participation from the individual’s perspective. Together with Ikigai-9, it can be used complementarily in research and practice related to occupational participation and well-being.
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