Shinichiro Matsuguma1,*, Miku Suzuki2, Miki Kanamaru3, Hitomi Tsuchiya2, Masato Kawamoto2, Masaya Kobayashi4
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.26, No.12, pp. 967-975, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.057068
- 31 December 2024
Abstract Background: Today, mental illness is one of the most serious social issues in Japan. To proactively prevent psychological disorders and improve and maintain well-being, each individual must take action and engage in small yet significant daily activities for their well-being on a daily basis. The purpose of this study was to investigate if our daily engagement in oyatsu activities, sharing and giving snacks, can enhance hedonic and eudaimonic well-being. Methods: We conducted a randomized controlled, open-label, parallel-group comparative design trial. Participants were recruited from a community website run by a snack company in Japan. Participants who… More >