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.
