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March 29, 2026Nippon Ronen Igakkai Zasshi Japanese Journal of Geriatrics0 citationsOpen Access

Well-being in later life from the perspective of the third age: Social engagement, ikigai, and experiences in health care Settings

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恵片恵子 片桐

Key Points

  • This paper examines well-being in older adults from the perspective of the third age, focusing on social engagement and the concept of ikigai.
  • Analyzed the relationship between social engagement and well-being in later life.
  • Discussed the relevance of ikigai and its impact on aging individuals' experiences.
  • Examined communication and treatment in healthcare settings affecting older adults' well-being.
  • Social engagement significantly influences overall well-being in older adults.
  • Ikigai contributes to a more profound understanding of life satisfaction for aging individuals.
  • Healthcare communication impacts older adults' self-perception and well-being, suggesting areas for improvement in treatment.

Abstract

本稿は，サードエイジという視点から高齢期のウェルビーイングを，健康や機能の水準だけでなく，社会参画や生きがいとの関係から捉え直すことを目的とする．急速な社会変化と平均寿命の延伸により，多くの人が熟年モラトリアムとも呼ぶべき役割不確実な時期を生きている．サードエイジの社会参画モデルと生きがいモデルを手がかりに，高齢期における主体的選択の重要性を示すとともに，医療の場でのコミュニケーションや年齢に基づく扱いが，高齢者の自己理解やウェルビーイングに影響を及ぼしうることを論じる．

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恵子 片桐 (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69c8c195de0f0f753b39bebahttps://doi.org/10.3143/geriatrics.63.33
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