戦後80年：憲法9条という問い

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Collaboration with The Local Community and Cultivation Activities at Childhood Education and Care Teacher Training School：First yearʼs efforts in Fieldwork B (Nature)

This is a report on the cultivation activities in “Fieldwork B (Nature),” a course offered from the 2024 academic year, making the most of the rich natural environment that is a characteristic of this university. In this class, the cooperation of local people with expertise in cultivation ensured that the students, who had little experience in cultivation activities, were able to participate in a fulfilling activity. It was found that students gained experiential learning through observation during the cultivation activities. In addition, through the experience of interacting with the children and their parents, the students were able to learn important lessons from the perspective of training child caregivers, such as the preparation required of child caregivers and the planning and management of the dayʼs activities.departmental bulletin pape

The Potential of Public Libraries in Addressing Child Poverty: Insights from the “Childrenʼs Living Conditions Survey” in Tokyo

This paper examines the potential role of public libraries as a “third place” for children by analyzing the characteristics of those who use libraries after school. The study utilizes data from the “Childrenʼs Living Conditions Survey” conducted by municipalities in Tokyo, focusing on factors such as parental education, employment status, and the proximity of libraries to understand how these variables influence childrenʼs library use. Approximately 20% of elementary school students use public libraries after school, a proportion similar to that of children who use childrenʼs centers. Among children living within walking distance of a library, one in four frequently visits the library after school, indicating that easy access significantly contributes to higher usage rates. Parental socioeconomic status, particularly the education level and employment status of the mother, has a significant impact on library use. Children from households where the mother is highly educated, works part-time, or is a homemaker tend to use libraries more frequently. This finding contrasts with OECD data, which suggests that in many countries, children of parents with lower levels of education are more likely to visit libraries. The discrepancy highlights the unique social dynamics in Japan. Proximity to libraries plays a crucial role in promoting their use, especially for low-income families. While there is no significant difference between low- and high-income children those from low-income households who live within walking distance of a library are more likely to use it. Furthermore, children from immigrant families are also found to use libraries more when they are easily accessible. The study also explored the relationship between material deprivation, social connections, and library use. Contrary to expectations, lacking resources such as access to the internet or a space to do homework did not strongly correlate with higher library use. However, children experiencing social isolation or loneliness-such as those who eat dinner alone or have been bullied-are more likely to use libraries, suggesting that these spaces offer emotional comfort and a sense of belonging. These findings underscore the potential of public libraries to serve as more than just places for reading or studying. Libraries provide a safe, welcoming environment for children who may be facing social or economic challenges, especially those experiencing loneliness or isolation. Libraries offer discreet support, with staff available to assist or guide children without intruding on their privacy, making them ideal spaces for children who seek a quiet, non-intrusive environment. To enhance their role in addressing child poverty, improving access to libraries, particularly in rural areas where library availability is limited, is essential. By expanding library hours and improving accessibility, libraries could play a crucial role in enhancing childrenʼs overall well-being．departmental bulletin pape

シンガポール総選挙：安定と実績を求めた有権者

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EU : 南地中海地域における新たなグリーンパートナーシップの構築

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尹錫悦大統領の罷免

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日本の職場における中国人女性の「うまくやれている」感覚に関する研究

This study explores the workplace experiences of Chinese women who were formerly international students and are now employed in Japan. Building on Inoue (2025), which identified four key factors contributing to their subjective well-being, this paper further develops the concept of “doing well” by focusing not only on what supports their well-being, but on how they come to feel they are doing well over time. Rather than framing their experiences through the concept of “adaptation,” which often implies adjustment to external standards, this study takes a more person-centered approach that foregrounds self-perceived growth, recognition, and emotional meaning. Drawing on a constructivist paradigm, the study analyzes 29 qualitative interviews with 10 participants. While the previous study (Inoue, 2025) highlighted factors such as self-efficacy, job satisfaction, supportive relationships, and identity recognition, this paper shifts the analytical lens to the process through which the sense of “doing well” is formed and sustained. This process is not linear but unfolds gradually: from initial efforts to navigate unfamiliar systems, to demonstrating unique strengths, gaining trust, and finally being recognized not just as foreign workers, but as whole people. To deepen the analysis, this study adopts an expanded theoretical framework that includes Social Identity Theory, Identity Negotiation Theory, Face Negotiation Theory, and the concepts of face, shame, and pride. These perspectives shed light on how participants negotiate identity and emotional experiences in intercultural workplaces. The findings suggest that “doing well” involves the recovery of pride through social recognition, especially in the face of moments when one’s identity or competence feels questioned. By highlighting the ongoing, emotionally charged, and relational nature of “doing well,” this study offers an alternative to adaptation-focused models. It argues that success in intercultural work settings cannot be fully understood through behavioral adjustment alone. Instead, it calls for greater attention to how foreign employees feel seen, respected, and valued as individuals. These insights have practical implications for creating more supportive and inclusive workplace cultures.本研究は、日本で働く元留学生中国人女性の就労経験に焦点を当て、「適応（adaptation）」ではなく「doing well（うまくやっているという実感）」という概念を用いて、その形成プロセスを探究するものである。先行研究（Inoue, 2025）では、主観的な充実感に寄与する4つの要素――①自己効力感、②仕事への満足感、③上司や同僚との支援的関係、④個人としての承認――が明らかにされた。本研究はこの知見をもとに、10名への計29回のインタビューデータを分析し、「doing well」の感覚が、初期の困難を乗り越え、努力を積み重ねながら少しずつ築かれていくプロセスであることを明らかにした。特に、単に外国人社員としてではなく、一人の人間として見られ、信頼され、認められることが「doing well」の感覚に深く関わっていた。分析には、社会的アイデンティティ理論、アイデンティティ交渉理論、フェイス交渉理論に加え、フェイス（face）、シェイム（shame）、プライド（pride）といった概念を統合的に用いた。これにより、異文化職場におけるアイデンティティの揺らぎや、その回復に向けた交渉の過程が浮かび上がった。 本研究は、「適応」という枠組みだけでは捉えきれない、外国人社員の内面的かつ関係的な経験に注目し、より包摂的な職場づくりに向けた示唆を提供するものである。departmental bulletin pape

Changes in Sub-Skills Scores with Training for Communication Skills: An Examination Using the Teamwork Competency Improvement Program

Teamwork competency is an individual’s ability to perform teamwork, an activity that improves the quality of interactions and relationships within a team. Teamwork competency is demonstrated in team activity situations. According to some hypotheses, it constitutes a hierarchy of basic and applied skills. The acquisition of communication ability, basic teamwork competency skills, is assumed to affect the acquisition of applied skills. However, previous practice has left unclear the effect of communication ability sessions alone, since the sessions for the other applied sub-skills were conducted following the communication ability sessions. The present study conducted training intended for female university students based on a teamwork competency improvement program. The training involved six weekly 90-minute sessions on communication ability. Nine female university students participated in this training. Participants were asked to complete a survey measuring teamwork competency sub-skills at three time points: before, after, and seven weeks after training. The results of a Friedman test conducted to examine the differences in sub-skill scores by survey period showed a significant difference in informational support skills (χ2(2)=8.40, p=.02). Multiple comparison confirmed significant difference between before and after training (p=.07, z=2.25, r=.80). Other sub-skills did not show significant results. In the open-ended comments on participants’ impressions of the training, it was clear that participants felt that they had learned much from the training but that they also found it difficult to apply their skills. The lack of applied skills sessions in this study may have made it difficult for the participants to imagine specific situations in which they could apply their basic skills. When attempting to improve teamwork competency sub-skills, this study’s results underscore the necessity of holding preliminary steps before applying basic skills in actual interpersonal situations. They provide some material for examining the changes experienced by participants who only take part in communication ability sessions. However, further practical studies is needed to confirm the effectiveness of the communication ability sessions.departmental bulletin pape

Subjective Well-Being of Former International Student Employees in the Japanese Workplace: A Study Based on the Experiences of Chinese Female Employees

The purpose of this paper is to explore the factors influencing the subjective well-being (hereafter referred to as SWB) of former international Chinese female students working in Japan. Currently, Japanese society is facing a labor shortage due to declining birth rates and an aging population. The Japanese government considers international students who have studied at Japanese universities as “potential highly skilled professionals” and promotes their employment in Japan. Additionally, Japanese companies are experiencing an increasing demand for “bridge personnel” as business globalization progresses. On the other hand, surveys indicate that approximately 60% of international students wish to find employment in Japan. However, research also shows that former international employees tend to leave their jobs early. In view of this, the present study focuses on the positive emotions of Chinese female employees working in Japan, considering that collaboration between people with different cultural backgrounds is becoming inevitable in society and companies due to globalization. Specifically, the study examines the factors affecting the SWB of Chinese female employees in Japan who have long-term career aspirations in the country. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with five former international Chinese female students, and the data were analyzed using the constructivist grounded theory approach. The findings revealed four factors: 1) whether they can feel confident in their work, 2) whether they can build the necessary interpersonal relationships in the workplace, 3) whether they can find fulfillment in their work, and 4) whether they are accepted as individuals rather than as foreigners. Furthermore, these four factors were found to interact with one another, functioning together to contribute to attaining SWB in the workplace.departmental bulletin pape

「トランプ不動産」のアメリカが始動

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