Jun Yamaguchi
Biographic Data
| ID | 4102309 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Jun Yamaguchi |
| GIVEN NAMES | Jun |
| FAMILY NAME | Yamaguchi |
| SIGNATURE | YAMAGUCHI J |
| AFFILIATIONS | Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 6 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 6 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2015 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Qualitative Study of Causal Attribution for Difficulties Perceived by Social Workers in Supporting Single Middle‐Aged and Older Men
This study examined the causal attribution modalities of social workers facing difficulties in supporting single middle‐aged and older men (SMOM) with economic difficulties. An open‐ended questionnaire and interview survey (through semi‐structured interviews) were conducted, and data were analyzed via qualitative coding. Social workers tended to attribute their difficulties in supporting SMOM to individual causes. Social workers assessed whether …
Social work for vulnerable and marginalized people during Covid ‐19 in Japan
During the Coronavirus disease pandemic (COVID‐19), working conditions became increasingly difficult for social workers, as they had to deal with new challenges and added workloads. This study describes the difficulties faced by social workers of the Self‐Reliance Support System in Japan and clarifies the solution for each difficulty while conducting their duties to support vulnerable people during COVID‐19. To this end, we conducted an open‐ende…
Psychological Factors That Suppress Help-Seeking among Middle-Aged and Older Adults Living Alone
Help-seeking among destitute adults has not been adequately investigated. Therefore, this study clarifies the mechanisms that suppress help-seeking in middle-aged and older adults living alone. Data were collected from 1274 individuals (aged 50-79 years) who were living alone, using a survey that measured future time perspective, barriers to help-seeking, help-seeking intentions, and current and childhood economic statuses. Men living alone exper…
Effects of Participating in Intergenerational Programs on the Development of High School Students’ Self-Efficacy
This study aimed to examine the effects of intergenerational programs on high school students’ development of self-efficacy. We used a quasi-experimental ex-post facto design with several follow-ups and conducted a questionnaire survey with 236 high school students. Results showed that the self-efficacy of students who experienced community activities increased over time after the intergenerational programs. Conversely, self-efficacy for students…
The impact of intergenerational programs on social capital in Japan
The ongoing intergenerational programs between older citizens and children can enforce neighborhood trust, thus strengthening a community's intergenerational ties. The REPRINTS program has been developed through cooperation with local citizens, senior volunteers, and teachers from the community. Its collaborative nature ensures longevity and continuous growth in a community. It is challenging to create long-term intergenerational programs that ta…
The telepresence robot for social participation
The telepresence robot is a technology used for communication among people in remote places. This technology has the potential for increasing social participation of people who have motor impairments such as Spinal Cord Injury. For growing and diffusing telepresence robot, it is important to analyze the outcomes from the use of this technology in a practical situation. In this paper, in order to preliminary evaluate the economic aspect of the use…
Effects of Participating in Intergenerational Programs on the Development of High School Students’ Self-Efficacy
This study aimed to examine the effects of intergenerational programs on high school students’ development of self-efficacy. We used a quasi-experimental ex-post facto design with several follow-ups and conducted a questionnaire survey with 236 high school students. Results showed that the self-efficacy of students who experienced community activities increased over time after the intergenerational programs. Conversely, self-efficacy for students…
The telepresence robot for social participation
The telepresence robot is a technology used for communication among people in remote places. This technology has the potential for increasing social participation of people who have motor impairments such as Spinal Cord Injury. For growing and diffusing telepresence robot, it is important to analyze the outcomes from the use of this technology in a practical situation. In this paper, in order to preliminary evaluate the economic aspect of the use…
The impact of intergenerational programs on social capital in Japan
The ongoing intergenerational programs between older citizens and children can enforce neighborhood trust, thus strengthening a community's intergenerational ties. The REPRINTS program has been developed through cooperation with local citizens, senior volunteers, and teachers from the community. Its collaborative nature ensures longevity and continuous growth in a community. It is challenging to create long-term intergenerational programs that ta…
Psychological Factors That Suppress Help-Seeking among Middle-Aged and Older Adults Living Alone
Help-seeking among destitute adults has not been adequately investigated. Therefore, this study clarifies the mechanisms that suppress help-seeking in middle-aged and older adults living alone. Data were collected from 1274 individuals (aged 50-79 years) who were living alone, using a survey that measured future time perspective, barriers to help-seeking, help-seeking intentions, and current and childhood economic statuses. Men living alone exper…
Effects of Participating in Intergenerational Programs on the Development of High School Students’ Self-Efficacy
This study aimed to examine the effects of intergenerational programs on high school students’ development of self-efficacy. We used a quasi-experimental ex-post facto design with several follow-ups and conducted a questionnaire survey with 236 high school students. Results showed that the self-efficacy of students who experienced community activities increased over time after the intergenerational programs. Conversely, self-efficacy for students…
Social work for vulnerable and marginalized people during Covid ‐19 in Japan
During the Coronavirus disease pandemic (COVID‐19), working conditions became increasingly difficult for social workers, as they had to deal with new challenges and added workloads. This study describes the difficulties faced by social workers of the Self‐Reliance Support System in Japan and clarifies the solution for each difficulty while conducting their duties to support vulnerable people during COVID‐19. To this end, we conducted an open‐ende…
Qualitative Study of Causal Attribution for Difficulties Perceived by Social Workers in Supporting Single Middle‐Aged and Older Men
This study examined the causal attribution modalities of social workers facing difficulties in supporting single middle‐aged and older men (SMOM) with economic difficulties. An open‐ended questionnaire and interview survey (through semi‐structured interviews) were conducted, and data were analyzed via qualitative coding. Social workers tended to attribute their difficulties in supporting SMOM to individual causes. Social workers assessed whether …
Medicine (4 works) · Psychology (4 works) · Business (2 works) · Demography (2 works) · Demography (2 works) · Environmental health (2 works) · Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes (2 works) · Gerontology (2 works) · Political science (2 works) · Public relations (2 works)