Background Having a purpose in life has been linked to improved health and wellbeing;
however, it remains unknown whether having" Ikigai"—a related but broader concept in …

Previous research in human-robot interaction has explored using robots to increase
objective and hedonic aspects of well-being and quality of life, but there is no literature on …

In the Japanese philosophy of life,'ikigai'broadly refers to having a 'reason for living', or a
purpose in life. From a phenomenological and empirical viewpoint, ikigai is reported to …

A sense of meaning and purpose in life–known in Japan as one's ikigai–can lead to better
health outcomes, an improved sense of well-being, and longer life as people age. The …

In an era where innovation is not just about solving problems but also about enhancing
human experiences and fostering personal fulfillment, the convergence of Ikigai principles …

This study examines culture-specific emotions as embodied experience. Culturally based
emotions are often linguistically and conceptually unique to particular groups, which may …

Prospective Ergonomics requires building a vision of the future, which can be achieved
empirically (eg analysing unmet needs) and/or creatively (eg creating future needs). We …

Background AI-enabled social robots present the potential to resolve the loneliness and
social isolation of older adults in long-term care (LTC). There is limited research on how …

Offender rehabilitation is of public and political importance in Japan. The Good Lives Model
(GLM) and risk need responsivity (RNR) are the most influential frameworks used to support …

Résumé Introduction L'ikigai, concept originaire du Japon, s' apparente à la raison d'être et
s' est révélé être impliqué dans de nombreuses études liées à la santé physique et mentale …