Sachiko Yamazaki
Biographic Data
| ID | 6759939 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Sachiko Yamazaki |
| GIVEN NAMES | Sachiko |
| FAMILY NAME | Yamazaki |
| SIGNATURE | YAMAZAKI S |
| AFFILIATIONS | Bunkyo Gakuin University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-4207-1515 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 4 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 5 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2014 |
| 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…
How Single Older Men Reach Poverty and Its Relationship with Help‐Seeking Preferences 1
This study aimed to clarify patterns of poverty among single older men and examine this population's help‐seeking preferences. Semi‐structured interviews were conducted with 83 older single men in poverty. Three main patterns of poverty were identified: lifelong, job turnover, and retirement. A common characteristic among these patterns indicated that they did not recognize their difficulties as problems. Furthermore, we identified five groups of…
Prevalence of Social Isolation in Community-Dwelling Elderly by Differences in Household Composition and Related Factors
This study showed high prevalence of social isolation. For prevention, promoting mental health and encouraging them to make friends may be important. For elderly living with family, promoting intellectual activities and good health practice is recommended
Prevalence of Social Isolation in Community-Dwelling Elderly by Differences in Household Composition and Related Factors
This study showed high prevalence of social isolation. For prevention, promoting mental health and encouraging them to make friends may be important. For elderly living with family, promoting intellectual activities and good health practice is recommended
Prevalence of Social Isolation in Community-Dwelling Elderly by Differences in Household Composition and Related Factors
This study showed high prevalence of social isolation. For prevention, promoting mental health and encouraging them to make friends may be important. For elderly living with family, promoting intellectual activities and good health practice is recommended
How Single Older Men Reach Poverty and Its Relationship with Help‐Seeking Preferences 1
This study aimed to clarify patterns of poverty among single older men and examine this population's help‐seeking preferences. Semi‐structured interviews were conducted with 83 older single men in poverty. Three main patterns of poverty were identified: lifelong, job turnover, and retirement. A common characteristic among these patterns indicated that they did not recognize their difficulties as problems. Furthermore, we identified five groups of…
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…
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 …
Psychology (4 works) · Medicine (3 works) · Demography (2 works) · Employment and Welfare Studies (2 works) · Environmental health (2 works) · Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes (2 works) · Gerontology (2 works) · Health disparities and outcomes (2 works) · Political science (2 works) · Social isolation (2 works)