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The Future of Mandatory Retirement: Exploring Workers' Attitudes in Japan, Korea and Canada

Research Project

Project/Area Number 16K04034
Research Category

Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)

Allocation TypeMulti-year Fund
Section一般
Research Field Sociology
Research InstitutionKyushu University

Principal Investigator

Higo Masa  九州大学, 留学生センター, 教授 (80748153)

Research Collaborator Klassen Thomas R.  York University, School of Political Science and Public Administration, Professor
Blackberry Irene S.  La Trobe University, The John Richard Center for Rural Ageing Research, Professor and Director
Dhirathiti Nopraenue S.  Mahidol University, School of International Relations, Associate Professor
THANG Leng Leng  National U of Singapore, Area Studies, Associate Professor
Project Period (FY) 2016-04-01 – 2019-03-31
Project Status Completed (Fiscal Year 2018)
Budget Amount *help
¥4,680,000 (Direct Cost: ¥3,600,000、Indirect Cost: ¥1,080,000)
Fiscal Year 2018: ¥2,080,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,600,000、Indirect Cost: ¥480,000)
Fiscal Year 2017: ¥650,000 (Direct Cost: ¥500,000、Indirect Cost: ¥150,000)
Fiscal Year 2016: ¥1,950,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,500,000、Indirect Cost: ¥450,000)
KeywordsRetirement / Older Worker / Aging / Policy / Japan / South Korea / Population Aging / Public Policy / Korea / Later Life / 聞き取り調査 / 質的データ / 量的データ / 国際シンポジウム / 研究論文 / 研究発表 / サーベイ質問票作成 / 戦略会議 / 文献調査 / 海外連携 / 少子高齢化社会 / 高齢者就業 / 定年退職 / 社会政策
Outline of Final Research Achievements

This research project has generated its outcomes in the following four areas of research dissemination: First, the project has led to publishing a total of three peer-reviewed article in internationally recognized journals including the Journal of Aging & Social Policy. Second, it has also resulted in compiling and publishing its research findings as two academic volumes/books with Routledge, a NY-based internationally reputable academic publisher. Third, as part of this project a total of four international symposia, both domestic and overseas, were organized and conducted, both domestic and overseas, which enabled the Principal Investigator and his overseas collaborators to further expand their professional networks. Finally, but not necessarily the least of importance, the findings of this research projects were presented at a total of six international academic conferences, including ones held in North America.

Academic Significance and Societal Importance of the Research Achievements

学術的意義:本プロジェクトの成果は、関連仮題(定年退職制度の行方)に関する従来の文献に対して、斬新とアプローチと見解を提示するに至った。従来の文献の殆どは、政策側および雇用主側の観点に立った議論がその主流であったが、本プロジェクトでは高齢就労者(政策及び雇用の対象者)の見解と動向に主眼を当てた斬新な研究として、その学術的意義は高いと言える。
社会的意義:本研究プロジェクトの成果は、学術論文や学会での発表のみならず、政策側や雇用主側の間でもパブリシティの高い出版社からの書籍の発行や、同様の性質を持ったシンポジウム等での発表を通じて、積極的に実践的な政策提言を行ってきた。

Report

(4 results)
  • 2018 Annual Research Report   Final Research Report ( PDF )
  • 2017 Research-status Report
  • 2016 Research-status Report
  • Research Products

    (30 results)

All 2019 2018 2017 Other

All Int'l Joint Research (10 results) Journal Article (4 results) (of which Int'l Joint Research: 4 results,  Peer Reviewed: 4 results,  Open Access: 2 results) Presentation (9 results) (of which Int'l Joint Research: 9 results,  Invited: 5 results) Book (1 results) Remarks (2 results) Funded Workshop (4 results)

  • [Int'l Joint Research] York University(カナダ)

    • Related Report
      2018 Annual Research Report
  • [Int'l Joint Research] La Trobe University(オーストラリア)

    • Related Report
      2018 Annual Research Report
  • [Int'l Joint Research] Yonsei University/Ewha Womans University(韓国)

    • Related Report
      2018 Annual Research Report
  • [Int'l Joint Research] Malaya University(マレーシア)

    • Related Report
      2018 Annual Research Report
  • [Int'l Joint Research] Boston College(米国)

    • Related Report
      2018 Annual Research Report
  • [Int'l Joint Research]

    • Related Report
      2018 Annual Research Report
  • [Int'l Joint Research] York University(カナダ)

    • Related Report
      2017 Research-status Report
  • [Int'l Joint Research] Ewha Womans University(韓国)

    • Related Report
      2017 Research-status Report
  • [Int'l Joint Research] York University(カナダ)

    • Related Report
      2016 Research-status Report
  • [Int'l Joint Research] Ewha Womans Uuniversity(韓国)

    • Related Report
      2016 Research-status Report
  • [Journal Article] Ageing and Old Age in Modern Society2018

    • Author(s)
      Masa Higo
    • Journal Title

      Ageing in Asia-Pacific: Interdisciplinary and Comparative Perspectives

      Volume: 12 Pages: 8-21

    • Related Report
      2018 Annual Research Report
    • Peer Reviewed / Int'l Joint Research
  • [Journal Article] The Impacts of the Demographic Transition in Asia Pacific2018

    • Author(s)
      Thomas R. Klassen Masa Higo Nopraenue S. Dhirathiti & Theresa W. Devasahayam
    • Journal Title

      Ageing in Asia-Pacific: Interdisciplinary and Comparative Perspectives

      Volume: 25 Pages: 232-256

    • Related Report
      2018 Annual Research Report
    • Peer Reviewed / Int'l Joint Research
  • [Journal Article] Rapid Population Ageing and Reforms to Contractual Mandatory Retirement in Japan and South Korea2018

    • Author(s)
      Thomas R Klassen & Masa Higo
    • Journal Title

      Journal of Gerontology & Geriatric Research

      Volume: 18(2) Issue: 5 Pages: 6-10

    • DOI

      10.4172/2167-7182.1000350

    • Related Report
      2018 Annual Research Report
    • Peer Reviewed / Open Access / Int'l Joint Research
  • [Journal Article] Reforms of Retirement Policies: Three Common Paths in Aging in Japan and Korea2017

    • Author(s)
      HIGO, Masa & KLASSEN, Thomas R.
    • Journal Title

      Journal of Aging & Social Policy

      Volume: 29(1) Issue: 1 Pages: 70-83

    • DOI

      10.1080/08959420.2016.1187035

    • Related Report
      2018 Annual Research Report 2017 Research-status Report
    • Peer Reviewed / Open Access / Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] Retirement Reforms in a ‘Hyper-Aged’ Japan: Enduring and New Policy Challenges2019

    • Author(s)
      Masa Higo
    • Organizer
      The 8th International Conference on Social Science and Humanity (ICSSH 2019)
    • Related Report
      2018 Annual Research Report
    • Int'l Joint Research / Invited
  • [Presentation] Health & Wellbeing in a Hyper-Aged Japan: A Policy Overview2019

    • Author(s)
      Masa Higo
    • Organizer
      The 11th International Association for Gerontology & Geriatrics 2019 Annual Conference
    • Related Report
      2018 Annual Research Report
    • Int'l Joint Research / Invited
  • [Presentation] Reforming Retirement & Pension in Japan: Lessons for Other Countries2018

    • Author(s)
      Masa Higo
    • Organizer
      The 10th International Association for Gerontology & Geriatrics 2018 Annual Conference
    • Related Report
      2018 Annual Research Report
    • Int'l Joint Research / Invited
  • [Presentation] Retirement Reforms in an Hyper-Aged Japan: Three Policy Challenges2018

    • Author(s)
      Masa Higo
    • Organizer
      Trends and Determinants of Retirement and Related Policies in Asia
    • Related Report
      2018 Annual Research Report
    • Int'l Joint Research / Invited
  • [Presentation] Recent Retirement Trends: A US-Japan Comparison2018

    • Author(s)
      Masa Higo
    • Organizer
      AARP Public Policy Institute 2017 Regional Convention
    • Related Report
      2018 Annual Research Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] Mandatory Retirement & Public Policy:The Determinants of Retirement In a Hyper-Aged JAPAN2018

    • Author(s)
      Higo, Masa
    • Organizer
      Trends and Determinants of Retirement and Related Policies in Asia (National University of Singapore)
    • Related Report
      2017 Research-status Report
    • Int'l Joint Research / Invited
  • [Presentation] The Future of Retirement: Common Paths in Aging Canada, Korea and Japan2018

    • Author(s)
      Higo, Masa
    • Organizer
      Trends and Determinants of Retirement and Related Policies in Asia (National University of Singapore)
    • Related Report
      2017 Research-status Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] Delaying Retirement In a ‘Hyper-Aged’ Japan: Enduring and New Policy Agenda2017

    • Author(s)
      Higo, Masa
    • Organizer
      The 3rd Annual International Symposium on Ageing & Old-Age
    • Related Report
      2017 Research-status Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] The Future of Retirement: Continuities and Discontinuities in Retirement Policies in Japan2017

    • Author(s)
      Higo, Masa
    • Organizer
      The 2nd Annual International Symposium on Ageing & Old-Age
    • Related Report
      2017 Research-status Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Book] Ageing in Asia-Pacific: Interdisciplinary and Comparative Perspectives2018

    • Author(s)
      Thomas R. Klassen Masa Higo Nopraenue S. Dhirathiti Theresa W. Devasahayam
    • Total Pages
      290
    • Publisher
      Routledge (New York)
    • ISBN
      9781138550421
    • Related Report
      2018 Annual Research Report
  • [Remarks] 3rd International International (continued)

    • Related Report
      2016 Research-status Report
  • [Remarks] Symposium on Ageing & Old-Age in Asia-Pacific

    • Related Report
      2016 Research-status Report
  • [Funded Workshop] The 8th International Conference on Social Science and Humanity (ICSSH 2019)2019

    • Related Report
      2018 Annual Research Report
  • [Funded Workshop] The 10th International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics Asia/Oceania Regional Congress2018

    • Related Report
      2018 Annual Research Report
  • [Funded Workshop] The 3rd Annual International Symposium on Ageing & Old-Age2017

    • Related Report
      2017 Research-status Report
  • [Funded Workshop] The 2nd Annual International Symposium on Ageing & Old-Age2017

    • Related Report
      2017 Research-status Report

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Published: 2016-04-21   Modified: 2020-03-30  

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