No time for people! Family support, loneliness, burnout and meaning in life in skilled foreign workers in Japan

Authors : Melih Sever

Pages : 133-144

Doi:10.18394/iid.1627032

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Publication Date : 2025-10-29

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :While Japan\\\'s declining population and increasing demand for skilled labor have been widely researched, little attention has been given to the psychosocial and existential challenges faced by skilled foreign workers in Japan. This study (N=175) examines the relationships between family support, loneliness, burnout, and meaning in life among skilled foreign workers in Japan, framed by existential analysis theory. Results indicate that while participants report strong family support and do not experience significant loneliness, they face difficulties in forming deep relationships due to work-life balance challenges. These workers often lack long-term plans to settle in Japan, citing various factors, and report moderate levels of burnout. Hierarchical regression analysis reveals that age, gender, loneliness, family support, and burnout significantly impact the participants\\\' sense of meaning in life. Key challenges identified include language barriers, loneliness, and work-life balance, while positive aspects of life in Japan include safety and daily convenience.
Keywords : Nitelikli yabancı çalışanlar, Tükenmişlik, Yaşamda anlam, Varoluşsal analiz, Yalnızlık, Japonya

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