由株式會社朝日新聞社（代表取締役社長CEO：角田克）營運、鎖定50歲以上族群的媒體社群「朝日新聞Reライフプロジェクト」，針對「健康麻將」進行了意識與實態問卷調查。調查結果顯示，有61.8%的受訪者表示「知道」健康麻將，若加上「非常有興趣」與「有點興趣」的比例，高達78.3%的民眾表示高度關注。在這些感興趣的族群中，對於能運用腦力相關的項目期待尤其高，依序為判斷力、專注力與記憶力。然而，僅有11.4%的受訪者表示「實際參與過健康麻將」，而有37.6%的人表示「完全不知道規則」，顯示對規則的不熟悉是參與的一大障礙。
本次問卷調查於2025年9月至10月間，以Reライフプロジェクト的社群「讀者會議」成員為對象進行，共收到932份來自50至70多歲受訪者的回覆。調查旨在探討人生下半場能活出自我、享受生活的「Reライフ讀者會議成員」，對於健康麻將抱持著何種興趣與期待。
（１）「知道」健康麻將者佔61.8％、「有興趣」者佔78.3％
回答「知道」健康麻將的比例為61.8％。另一方面，也有38.2％的受訪者表示「不知道」，顯示健康麻將雖有一定程度的認知度，但仍有擴大普及的空間。在興趣方面，「非常有興趣」者佔30.9％，「有點興趣」者佔47.4％，合計78.3％的受訪者表達了興趣。
您對健康麻將感興趣嗎？
（２）興趣的背景是期待「判斷力、專注力、記憶力」的運用 社交互動的價值也浮現
對於健康麻將表示「非常有興趣」或「有點興趣」的受訪者共有730人。在期待的方面（可複選），「運用判斷力」（571人）、「運用專注力」（489人）、「運用記憶力」（476人）等項目名列前茅。此外，「有助於結交朋友」（394人）的選項也獲得許多勾選，顯示其作為拓展人際關係、與鄰居建立新連結的社交場合價值也逐漸浮現。
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常見問題
What is "Healthy Mahjong"?
Healthy Mahjong is a form of Mahjong played with an emphasis on mental stimulation and social interaction, rather than competitive gambling. It is often promoted as an activity to help maintain cognitive functions like judgment, concentration, and memory, and to foster social connections among players.
Who was surveyed about Healthy Mahjong?
The survey was conducted among members of the "Reader's Conference," a community associated with the Asahi Shimbun ReLife Project, which targets individuals aged 50 and over. The responses were primarily from people in their 50s to 70s.
What are the main expectations people have for Healthy Mahjong?
The primary expectations are related to cognitive benefits, specifically using and improving judgment, concentration, and memory. Additionally, many people see it as a valuable opportunity for social interaction and making new friends.
What are the barriers preventing people from participating in Healthy Mahjong?
The main barrier identified is a lack of understanding of the rules, with a significant portion of respondents stating they are completely unfamiliar with them. This suggests a need for more accessible introductions and explanations of the game.
How aware are people of Healthy Mahjong?
Awareness is moderate. While 61.8% of respondents knew about Healthy Mahjong, a substantial 38.2% did not. However, interest is high, with nearly 80% expressing some level of interest.
