Survey on Seasonal Changes and Mental/Physical Health (2026) | 35.5% Prefer 'Try Self-Care First' When Feeling Unwell
Neo Marketing announced results of its 'Survey on Seasonal Changes and Mental/Physical Health' conducted in April 2026. Among 974 adults aged 20-69 across Japan, approximately 66% experienced discomfort during seasonal transitions, with 'economic concerns' being the top cause. While there is a strong inclination toward self-care, there is a gap in understanding regarding 'foods with functional claims.'
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- 📰 Published: May 29, 2026 at 17:00
- 🔍 Collected: June 1, 2026 at 03:32 (58h 32m after Published)
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◆ 65.9% experienced some form of discomfort during seasonal changes.
The most common symptom was 'fatigue/lethargy' at 33.8%.
◆ 'Economic concerns' (41.0%) was the top cause for sleep and stress-related issues overall.
Particularly high among those in their 20s (54.0%). For those in their 50s and 60s, 'aging' was the primary cause (60.0%).
◆ The most common reasons for not seeking medical care were 'wanting to try self-care first' and 'not being severe enough,' both tied at 35.5%.
◆ Future measures for sleep and stress include 'moderate exercise' (34.4% and 31.5%) and 'regular lifestyle' (32.5% and 24.7%).
◆ Awareness of the term 'foods with functional claims' is 91.1%, but only 35.5% understand the details.
[Survey Overview]
Method: Web survey
Target: Adults aged 20-69 in Japan who experienced sleep or stress-related discomfort
Valid responses: 974
Date: April 2–6, 2026
Organization: Neo Marketing Inc.
The most common symptom was 'fatigue/lethargy' at 33.8%.
◆ 'Economic concerns' (41.0%) was the top cause for sleep and stress-related issues overall.
Particularly high among those in their 20s (54.0%). For those in their 50s and 60s, 'aging' was the primary cause (60.0%).
◆ The most common reasons for not seeking medical care were 'wanting to try self-care first' and 'not being severe enough,' both tied at 35.5%.
◆ Future measures for sleep and stress include 'moderate exercise' (34.4% and 31.5%) and 'regular lifestyle' (32.5% and 24.7%).
◆ Awareness of the term 'foods with functional claims' is 91.1%, but only 35.5% understand the details.
[Survey Overview]
Method: Web survey
Target: Adults aged 20-69 in Japan who experienced sleep or stress-related discomfort
Valid responses: 974
Date: April 2–6, 2026
Organization: Neo Marketing Inc.
FAQ
季節の変わり目に心身の不調を感じる人はどのくらいいますか？
2026年4月に実施された調査によると、季節の変わり目に何らかの不調を感じた人は65.9％にのぼります。
睡眠やストレス不調の主な原因は何ですか？
全体では「経済的な心配」が41.0％で1位です。年代別では20代で54.0％と突出しており、50代・60代では「加齢」が60.0％で最多となっています。
不調があっても受診しない理由は何ですか？
「まずは自分でできる対策を試したい」「病院に行くほど深刻ではない」がともに35.5％で同率1位です。
機能性表示食品に対する認識はどの程度ですか？
名称認知度は91.1％と非常に高いですが、内容まで理解している層は35.5％にとどまります。
複数の効能を持つ機能性表示食品への反応はどうですか？
複数の効果を一度に得られる可能性がある商品に対し、58.7％が「魅力的に感じる」と回答しており、受容性は高い水準にあります。