Moai (social support groups)

Moais (模合, Mo-ai) are social support groups that form in order to provide varying support from social, financial, health, or spiritual interests.[1] Moai means "meeting for a common purpose" in Japanese and originated from the social support groups in Okinawa, Japan.[2] The concept of Moais have gained contemporary attention due to the Blue Zone research popularized by Dan Buettner. According to research, Moais are considered one of the leading factors of the longevity of lifespan of the Okinawan people, making the region among the highest concentration of centenarians in the world.[3]

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References
  1. "FAQ: Where did the idea of a Walking Moai stem from?". Blue Zones project by healthways. Healthways Inc. Retrieved 25 September 2015.
  2. Parker-Pope, Tara (July 10, 2018). "The Power of Positive People". New York Times. Retrieved 15 July 2018.
  3. Buettner, Dan (21 April 2009). The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who've Lived the Longest (First Paperback ed.). Washington, D.C: National Geographic. p. vii. ISBN 978-1-4262-0400-5.
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