Episode Details

In episode 12 of the Ikigai Podcast, I speak with Dr. Dean Fido on his translation and validation of the Ikigai-9. 

The Ikigai-9 is a psychometric tool used as a means of measuring Ikigai across the dimensions of:

• optimistic and positive emotions toward life
• active and positive attitudes towards one's future
• and acknowledgment of the meaning of one's existence.

The Ikigai-9 consists of nine items measuring one’s reason for being through dimensions of emotions towards one’s life, attitudes towards one’s future, and the acknowledgment of one’s existence.

The Ikigai-9 Statements

• I believe that I have some impact on someone.
• My life is mentally rich and fulfilled.
• I am interested in many things.
• I feel that I am contributing to someone or to society.
• I would like to develop myself.
• I often feel that I am happy.
• I think that my existence is needed by something or someone.
• I would like to learn something new or start something.
• I have room in my mind.