Kosuke Takemura
Datos Biográficos
| ID | 118074 |
|---|---|
| NOMBRE | Kosuke Takemura |
| NOMBRES | Kosuke |
| APELLIDO | Takemura |
| FIRMA | TAKEMURA K |
| AFILIACIONES | Shiga University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-6143-1213 |
| VERIFICADO | Sí |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 20 |
| TOTAL DE CITAS | 68 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 20 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2005 |
| AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 5 |
How Norms Depend on the Presence and Status of Observers
Norms are fundamental to social life, but basic questions about how they are affected by social context remain. Specifically, how do normative constraints depend on the presence and status of observers, and how do such relational contingencies vary across cultures? Using data from more than 25,000 individuals across 90 societies, we test several hypotheses linking normative constraints on everyday behaviors (like arguing, laughing, cursing, kissi…
Enhancing work engagement through generative AI conversations
Residential Mobility as a Contextual Factor Undermining Social Norms for Cooperation
Social norms sustain community cooperation through sanctions against free riders. However, previous studies have argued that norms are ineffective for individuals who often relocate, because ostracism, a form of sanction, is not a threat to them. In addition to this individual-level effect, we investigated the possibility that residential mobility at the community level has unique effects. That is, a place with high residential mobility may creat…
Satisfaction with cultural attractions
Cultural attractions such as enjoying local performing arts or local cuisines are important components of cultural tourism. This study shows the influence of tourists’ regulatory focus on the satisfaction of cultural attractions. In addition, the study examines the interaction effect of tourists’ regulatory focus and cultural attractions’ interpretation tools on satisfaction. The result shows that promotion-focused people experience higher satisf…
Paradoxical effects of community social cohesion on mental health and help-seeking among older adults
There is no consensus on whether community social cohesion has positive or negative impacts on mental health. In this study, we hypothesized that strong social norms in highly cohesive communities might increase concerns about reputation, which could negatively affect mental health and help-seeking. We analyzed data from 23,672 adults aged 65 years or older from the 2019 wave of the Japan Gerontological Evaluation Study (JAGES). Cross-sectional m…
Antecedents and consequences of telework during the Covid-19 pandemic
Amidst the global COVID-19 pandemic, telework (remote work) has become a widespread practice adopted by companies worldwide. However, Japan has notably maintained a low rate of telework implementation, suggesting cultural factors hindering its adoption. This study aimed to elucidate the antecedents and consequences of teleworking in Japan. Leveraging the natural experiment created by the COVID-19 pandemic, we addressed two key questions: (1) What…
A socio‐ecological context moderates the association between communication skills and friendship satisfaction
Good communication skills facilitate successful interpersonal relationships. However, the specific communication skills (encoding and decoding) required for establishing friendships can vary depending on aspects of the social context. We conducted a two‐wave longitudinal study in Japan to investigate the adaptive value of communication skills in different socio‐ecological contexts (i.e., different stages of university life). New college students …
High relational mobility is associated with perceiving more economic inequality in everyday life
In this paper, we argue that one of the variables that may influence perceived inequality in everyday life is cultural differences in relational mobility. We examined this research question across two cross‐cultural studies in Japan (Study 1, N = 196; Study 2, N = 214) and Spain (Study 1, N = 199; Study 2, 199), two countries that differ in their relational mobility levels. In Study 1, we contrasted two competing hypotheses: On the one hand, it c…
Person-organization fit in Japan
Studies of person-organization fit (P-O fit) have shown that a fit between the values of the individual and the values of the organization leads to higher job satisfaction. Here, we extended past research by investigating P-O fit on employees’ well-being. We tested what characteristics of the person and the organization contributed to an effective P-O fit in Japan. Specifically, we examined the role of employees’ levels of interdependence and per…
Assessing the social atmosphere
Social atmospheres influence individuals' behaviors. Multilevel analysis evaluates atmospheres by capturing contextual effects beyond individual factors. While social participation benefits well-being and society, studies on the links between community factors, including social atmosphere, are still scarce. We explored the association between community social connections and social participation among adults in Japan. Cross-sectional data were co…
Effects of forests and forest-related activities on the subjective well-being of residents in a Japanese watershed
Do you feel happy when other members look happy? Moderating effect of community‐level social capital on interconnection of happiness
One's happiness is expected to be affected by the happiness of surrounding others. This socio‐psychological nature of happiness, however, has not been fully examined in the literature of social psychology. The current study examined if this “psychological interconnection of happiness” occurs when (i) individuals have strong personal social capital and/or (ii) individuals belong to a community where other members have strong social capital. We ana…
Farming cultivates a community-level shared culture through collective activities
It has been suggested that the well-known cultural differences in interdependence across cultures are linked to economic activities, such as farming. However, the underlying processes of how such psychological tendencies are shared among people in a society has not been sufficiently investigated. This article addresses the multilevel processes of how psychological characteristics are shared among people. We focus on collective activities that go …
Are Implicit Self‐Esteem Measures Valid for Assessing Individual and Cultural Differences
OBJECTIVE: Our research utilized two popular theoretical conceptualizations of implicit self-esteem: 1) implicit self-esteem as a global automatic reaction to the self; and 2) implicit self-esteem as a context/domain specific construct. Under this framework, we present an extensive search for implicit self-esteem measure validity among different cultural groups (Study 1) and under several experimental manipulations (Study 2). METHOD: In Study 1, …
Cultural Variation in the Minimal Group Effect
The minimal group effect (MGE) is one of the most robust psychological findings in studies of intergroup conflict, yet there is little evidence comparing its magnitude across cultures. Recent evidence suggests that the MGE is due in part to a projection of one’s own perceived characteristics onto the novel in-group. Because of cultural variability in self-enhancement motivations, we thus expected that those from East Asian cultures would exhibit …
Being Different Leads to Being Connected
The current research proposes that high need for uniqueness (NFU) brings individuals positive life outcomes by helping them be connected with, rather than isolated from, others in societies where social relationships are mobile and generally open to outsiders. In societies characterized by a high mobility of relationships (relational mobility) that may result in market-like competitive circumstances (e.g., America), NFU may increase chances of so…
Social ecology moderates the association between self-esteem and happiness
Similarity attraction and actually selecting similar others
Several studies have demonstrated that similarity between friendship partners is higher in the West than in East Asian countries. We hypothesized that these differences could be explained by relational mobility, or the number of opportunities to form new relationships in a given society. Through two studies, we confirmed that whereas the preference for similarity did not differ, similarity between friendship partners was higher in the USA than in…
Voluntary settlement and the spirit of independence
The authors hypothesized that economically motivated voluntary settlement in the frontier fosters independent agency. While illuminating the historical origin of American individualism, this hypothesis can be most powerfully tested in a region that is embedded in a broader culture of interdependence and yet has undergone a recent history of such settlement. The authors therefore examined residents of Japan's northern island (Hokkaido). Hokkaido w…
Cross-Cultural Differences in Relationship- and Group-Based Trust
Two experiments explored differences in depersonalized trust (trust toward a relatively unknown target person) across cultures. Based on a recent theoretical framework that postulates predominantly different bases for group behaviors in Western cultures versus Eastern cultures, it was predicted that Americans would tend to trust people primarily based on whether they shared category memberships; however, trust for Japanese was expected to be base…
Voluntary settlement and the spirit of independence
The authors hypothesized that economically motivated voluntary settlement in the frontier fosters independent agency. While illuminating the historical origin of American individualism, this hypothesis can be most powerfully tested in a region that is embedded in a broader culture of interdependence and yet has undergone a recent history of such settlement. The authors therefore examined residents of Japan's northern island (Hokkaido). Hokkaido w…
Social ecology moderates the association between self-esteem and happiness
Effects of forests and forest-related activities on the subjective well-being of residents in a Japanese watershed
Farming cultivates a community-level shared culture through collective activities
It has been suggested that the well-known cultural differences in interdependence across cultures are linked to economic activities, such as farming. However, the underlying processes of how such psychological tendencies are shared among people in a society has not been sufficiently investigated. This article addresses the multilevel processes of how psychological characteristics are shared among people. We focus on collective activities that go …
Cultural Variation in the Minimal Group Effect
The minimal group effect (MGE) is one of the most robust psychological findings in studies of intergroup conflict, yet there is little evidence comparing its magnitude across cultures. Recent evidence suggests that the MGE is due in part to a projection of one’s own perceived characteristics onto the novel in-group. Because of cultural variability in self-enhancement motivations, we thus expected that those from East Asian cultures would exhibit …
Being Different Leads to Being Connected
The current research proposes that high need for uniqueness (NFU) brings individuals positive life outcomes by helping them be connected with, rather than isolated from, others in societies where social relationships are mobile and generally open to outsiders. In societies characterized by a high mobility of relationships (relational mobility) that may result in market-like competitive circumstances (e.g., America), NFU may increase chances of so…
Cross-Cultural Differences in Relationship- and Group-Based Trust
Two experiments explored differences in depersonalized trust (trust toward a relatively unknown target person) across cultures. Based on a recent theoretical framework that postulates predominantly different bases for group behaviors in Western cultures versus Eastern cultures, it was predicted that Americans would tend to trust people primarily based on whether they shared category memberships; however, trust for Japanese was expected to be base…
Voluntary settlement and the spirit of independence
The authors hypothesized that economically motivated voluntary settlement in the frontier fosters independent agency. While illuminating the historical origin of American individualism, this hypothesis can be most powerfully tested in a region that is embedded in a broader culture of interdependence and yet has undergone a recent history of such settlement. The authors therefore examined residents of Japan's northern island (Hokkaido). Hokkaido w…
Similarity attraction and actually selecting similar others
Several studies have demonstrated that similarity between friendship partners is higher in the West than in East Asian countries. We hypothesized that these differences could be explained by relational mobility, or the number of opportunities to form new relationships in a given society. Through two studies, we confirmed that whereas the preference for similarity did not differ, similarity between friendship partners was higher in the USA than in…
Social ecology moderates the association between self-esteem and happiness
Cultural Variation in the Minimal Group Effect
The minimal group effect (MGE) is one of the most robust psychological findings in studies of intergroup conflict, yet there is little evidence comparing its magnitude across cultures. Recent evidence suggests that the MGE is due in part to a projection of one’s own perceived characteristics onto the novel in-group. Because of cultural variability in self-enhancement motivations, we thus expected that those from East Asian cultures would exhibit …
Being Different Leads to Being Connected
The current research proposes that high need for uniqueness (NFU) brings individuals positive life outcomes by helping them be connected with, rather than isolated from, others in societies where social relationships are mobile and generally open to outsiders. In societies characterized by a high mobility of relationships (relational mobility) that may result in market-like competitive circumstances (e.g., America), NFU may increase chances of so…
Are Implicit Self‐Esteem Measures Valid for Assessing Individual and Cultural Differences
OBJECTIVE: Our research utilized two popular theoretical conceptualizations of implicit self-esteem: 1) implicit self-esteem as a global automatic reaction to the self; and 2) implicit self-esteem as a context/domain specific construct. Under this framework, we present an extensive search for implicit self-esteem measure validity among different cultural groups (Study 1) and under several experimental manipulations (Study 2). METHOD: In Study 1, …
Farming cultivates a community-level shared culture through collective activities
It has been suggested that the well-known cultural differences in interdependence across cultures are linked to economic activities, such as farming. However, the underlying processes of how such psychological tendencies are shared among people in a society has not been sufficiently investigated. This article addresses the multilevel processes of how psychological characteristics are shared among people. We focus on collective activities that go …
Do you feel happy when other members look happy? Moderating effect of community‐level social capital on interconnection of happiness
One's happiness is expected to be affected by the happiness of surrounding others. This socio‐psychological nature of happiness, however, has not been fully examined in the literature of social psychology. The current study examined if this “psychological interconnection of happiness” occurs when (i) individuals have strong personal social capital and/or (ii) individuals belong to a community where other members have strong social capital. We ana…
Effects of forests and forest-related activities on the subjective well-being of residents in a Japanese watershed
Antecedents and consequences of telework during the Covid-19 pandemic
Amidst the global COVID-19 pandemic, telework (remote work) has become a widespread practice adopted by companies worldwide. However, Japan has notably maintained a low rate of telework implementation, suggesting cultural factors hindering its adoption. This study aimed to elucidate the antecedents and consequences of teleworking in Japan. Leveraging the natural experiment created by the COVID-19 pandemic, we addressed two key questions: (1) What…
A socio‐ecological context moderates the association between communication skills and friendship satisfaction
Good communication skills facilitate successful interpersonal relationships. However, the specific communication skills (encoding and decoding) required for establishing friendships can vary depending on aspects of the social context. We conducted a two‐wave longitudinal study in Japan to investigate the adaptive value of communication skills in different socio‐ecological contexts (i.e., different stages of university life). New college students …
High relational mobility is associated with perceiving more economic inequality in everyday life
In this paper, we argue that one of the variables that may influence perceived inequality in everyday life is cultural differences in relational mobility. We examined this research question across two cross‐cultural studies in Japan (Study 1, N = 196; Study 2, N = 214) and Spain (Study 1, N = 199; Study 2, 199), two countries that differ in their relational mobility levels. In Study 1, we contrasted two competing hypotheses: On the one hand, it c…
Person-organization fit in Japan
Studies of person-organization fit (P-O fit) have shown that a fit between the values of the individual and the values of the organization leads to higher job satisfaction. Here, we extended past research by investigating P-O fit on employees’ well-being. We tested what characteristics of the person and the organization contributed to an effective P-O fit in Japan. Specifically, we examined the role of employees’ levels of interdependence and per…
Assessing the social atmosphere
Social atmospheres influence individuals' behaviors. Multilevel analysis evaluates atmospheres by capturing contextual effects beyond individual factors. While social participation benefits well-being and society, studies on the links between community factors, including social atmosphere, are still scarce. We explored the association between community social connections and social participation among adults in Japan. Cross-sectional data were co…
Enhancing work engagement through generative AI conversations
Residential Mobility as a Contextual Factor Undermining Social Norms for Cooperation
Social norms sustain community cooperation through sanctions against free riders. However, previous studies have argued that norms are ineffective for individuals who often relocate, because ostracism, a form of sanction, is not a threat to them. In addition to this individual-level effect, we investigated the possibility that residential mobility at the community level has unique effects. That is, a place with high residential mobility may creat…
Satisfaction with cultural attractions
Cultural attractions such as enjoying local performing arts or local cuisines are important components of cultural tourism. This study shows the influence of tourists’ regulatory focus on the satisfaction of cultural attractions. In addition, the study examines the interaction effect of tourists’ regulatory focus and cultural attractions’ interpretation tools on satisfaction. The result shows that promotion-focused people experience higher satisf…
Paradoxical effects of community social cohesion on mental health and help-seeking among older adults
There is no consensus on whether community social cohesion has positive or negative impacts on mental health. In this study, we hypothesized that strong social norms in highly cohesive communities might increase concerns about reputation, which could negatively affect mental health and help-seeking. We analyzed data from 23,672 adults aged 65 years or older from the 2019 wave of the Japan Gerontological Evaluation Study (JAGES). Cross-sectional m…
How Norms Depend on the Presence and Status of Observers
Norms are fundamental to social life, but basic questions about how they are affected by social context remain. Specifically, how do normative constraints depend on the presence and status of observers, and how do such relational contingencies vary across cultures? Using data from more than 25,000 individuals across 90 societies, we test several hypotheses linking normative constraints on everyday behaviors (like arguing, laughing, cursing, kissi…
Psychology (19 obras) · Social Psychology (17 obras) · Cultural Differences and Values (13 obras) · Sociology (12 obras) · Social and Intergroup Psychology (9 obras) · Computer Science (7 obras) · Political science (7 obras) · Social Psychology (7 obras) · Social science (7 obras) · Geography (4 obras)