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Issues Surrounding Kokoro and Changes during Post-Growth Period

Research Topic
Issues Surrounding Kokoro and Changes during Post-Growth Period

Lead Researcher
Chihiro Hatanaka, Senior Lecturer, Kokoro Research Center, Kyoto University

Center Co-Researchers
Toshio Kawai, Professor, Kokoro Research Center, Kyoto University

Yoshinori Hiroi, Professor, Kokoro Research Center, Kyoto University

Seiji Kumagai, Program-Specific Associate Professor, Kokoro Research Center, Kyoto University

Aya Seike, Senior Lecturer, Kokoro Research Center, Kyoto University

 

1)  Empirical research on the atypicalization of kokoro

1) A- Research on autism spectrum disorders and the atypicalization of development
In today’s world, frames of reference, such as “stereotype” and “standards” have been disappearing. Atypicalization of development and pathology have resulted in various issues and symptoms. For example, as the severity of pathologies has lessened, the gray areas in developmental disorders are increasing and human relationships are narrowing. This project will focus on examining clinical approaches to autism spectrum disorders and will analyze the phenomena of atypicalization in modern times.

1) B- Research on aggression in people today
This project investigates changes in when and how aggression is expressed in situations where there is a request to be met and a feeling of guilt, and how one decides to assert or suppress oneself. In 2018, the relationship between physical / mental health and aggression was examined in university students. In 2019, we will continue to investigate the spectrum.

 

2)  Kokoro’s old layers and the modern consciousness research meeting
Along with Research Plan 1, research meetings and seminars entitled “Kokoro’s old layers and modern consciousness research meetings” will be held. This will not only support Research Work 1 but will also become the basis for giving back to society. (Researchers in the department will participate three times a year). We will deepen our knowledge through lectures and discussions centering around kokoro’s old layers and the modern consciousness. The invited researchers are specialists with expertise not only in psychology, but also in psychopathology, psychiatry, ethnology, anthropology and philosophy of issues and symptoms surrounding modern kokoro and kokoro’s old layers. The research results will be published and also be communicated to the public via academic publications and websites, as well as through lectures and advocacy work.

2019/05/22

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