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A Study on the Formation and Reorganization Process of the Japanese Social Welfare System from Comparative Perspectives.

Research Project

Project/Area Number 17330126
Research Category

Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B)

Allocation TypeSingle-year Grants
Section一般
Research Field Social welfare and social work studies
Research InstitutionOchanomizu University

Principal Investigator

HIRAOKA Koichi  Ochanomizu University, 大学院・人間文化創成科学研究科, Professor (10181140)

Co-Investigator(Kenkyū-buntansha) SUGINO Akihro  Kansai Umiversity, 社会学部, Professor (30247895)
KONO Makoto  Makoto Hyogo University, 経済情報学部, Professor (10186629)
WAKE Yasuta  Meiji Gakuin University, 社会学部, Professor (50257060)
YOSHIHARA Masaaki  Osaka Prefecture University, 人間社会学部, Associate Professor (30264823)
TOKORO Michihiko  Osaka City University, 大学院・生活科学研究科, lecturer (80326272)
Project Period (FY) 2005 – 2007
Project Status Completed (Fiscal Year 2007)
Budget Amount *help
¥16,610,000 (Direct Cost: ¥14,900,000、Indirect Cost: ¥1,710,000)
Fiscal Year 2007: ¥7,410,000 (Direct Cost: ¥5,700,000、Indirect Cost: ¥1,710,000)
Fiscal Year 2006: ¥6,100,000 (Direct Cost: ¥6,100,000)
Fiscal Year 2005: ¥3,100,000 (Direct Cost: ¥3,100,000)
Keywordssocial welfare / international comparison / welfare state / Britain / Sweden / USA / public assistance / local government administration / イギリス:スウェーデン:韓国
Research Abstract

The aims of this research project were first to describe and analyze the formation and reorganization process of the Japanese social welfare system since the 1960s; second, to elucidate its characteristics in comparison with the equivalent process in other advanced countries; and third, to review some of the basic concepts that have been used in the analysis of the Japanese social welfare system.
To achieve these purposes, the formation and reorganization process of the Japanese social welfare system was analyzed with respect to each field of social welfare and in accordance with the topics of welfare mix, planning, and local government administration from comparative perspectives. In addition, based on the results of this analysis, some of the basic concepts of social welfare studies such as sochi (placement), welfare mix, and disability were critically examined.
These examinations revealed that the following perspectives are effective in illustrating the characteristics of the formation and reorganization process of the Japanese social welfare system.
1. The reorganization of the social welfare system should be regarded as a multidimensional change with some elements of continuity and continuous change as well as discontinuity.
2. Major reforms in social welfare may be perceived as consequences of the competition and disagreements among diverse policy ideas
3. The development of a policy for the mentally handicapped may be effectively analyzed in connection with the government policy for the eugenicist control of the mentally handicapped.
4. In addition to comparing government policies within the field of care services, an analysis should be conducted on the labor market of care workers and on the cash benefits and other support measures for family caregivers.

Report

(4 results)
  • 2007 Annual Research Report   Final Research Report Summary
  • 2006 Annual Research Report
  • 2005 Annual Research Report
  • Research Products

    (12 results)

All 2007 2006

All Presentation (12 results)

  • [Presentation] The Effectiveness of Home and Day Care Services and Implications for Long-term Care Policy in Japan2007

    • Author(s)
      Koichi Hiraoka
    • Organizer
      The 8th Asia/Oceania Regional Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics
    • Place of Presentation
      Beijing International Con-vention Center(Beijing)
    • Year and Date
      2007-10-24
    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      2007 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Presentation] The Effectiveness of Home and Day Care Services and Implications for Long-term Care Policy in Japan2007

    • Author(s)
      Hiraoka, Koichi
    • Organizer
      The 8th Asia/Oceania Regional Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics
    • Place of Presentation
      Beijing International Convention Center (Beijing)
    • Year and Date
      2007-10-24
    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      2007 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Presentation] The effectiveness of home and day care services and implications for long-term care policy in Jauan2007

    • Author(s)
      Koichi Hiraoka
    • Organizer
      The 8th Asia/Oceania Regional Congress of Gerontology and Geriatric
    • Place of Presentation
      Beijing, China
    • Year and Date
      2007-10-24
    • Related Report
      2007 Annual Research Report
  • [Presentation] Realities of the System of Long-term Care Services in Japan: Beyond the Rhetoric of Market- and Contract-based Long-term Care2007

    • Author(s)
      Koichi Hiraoka
    • Organizer
      The Fourth Annual East Asian Social Policy Research Network(EASP) International Conference
    • Place of Presentation
      University of Tokyo(Tokyo)
    • Year and Date
      2007-10-21
    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      2007 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Presentation] Realities of the System of Long-term Care Services in Japan : Beyond the Rhetoric of Market-and Contract-based Long-term Care2007

    • Author(s)
      Hiraoka, Koichi
    • Organizer
      The Fourth Annual East Asian Social Policy Research Network (EASP) International Conference
    • Place of Presentation
      University of Tokyo(Tokyo)
    • Year and Date
      2007-10-21
    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      2007 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Presentation] Realities of the System of Long-term Care Services in Japan: Beyond the Rhetoric of Market-and Contract-based Long-term Care2007

    • Author(s)
      Koichi Hiraoka
    • Organizer
      The Fourth Annual East Asian Social Policy research network (EASP) International
    • Place of Presentation
      Tokyo, Japan
    • Year and Date
      2007-10-21
    • Related Report
      2007 Annual Research Report
  • [Presentation] 高齢者ケアのウェルフェア・ミックス:介護保険導入と制度改革のインパクト2006

    • Author(s)
      河野 真
    • Organizer
      日本社会福祉学会第54 回全国大会
    • Place of Presentation
      立教大学(埼玉)
    • Year and Date
      2006-10-08
    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      2007 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Presentation] 生活保護と財政・政府間関係2006

    • Author(s)
      菊地英明
    • Organizer
      日本社会福祉学会第54 回全国大会
    • Place of Presentation
      立教大学(埼玉)
    • Year and Date
      2006-10-08
    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      2007 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Presentation] ソーシャルワーク理論の「転換点」:ナラティブとエビデンス2006

    • Author(s)
      三島亜紀子
    • Organizer
      日本社会福祉学会第54 回全国大会
    • Place of Presentation
      立教大学(埼玉)
    • Year and Date
      2006-10-08
    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      2007 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Presentation] Welfare Mix in Eldercare Services : Impacts of the Establishment of the Long-Term Care Insurance and Social Welfare Reforms (in Japanese)2006

    • Author(s)
      Kono, Makoto
    • Organizer
      The 54th Annual Conference of the Japanese Society for the Study of Social Welfare
    • Place of Presentation
      Rikkyo University
    • Year and Date
      2006-10-08
    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      2007 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Presentation] Public Assistance, Public Finance and Intergovernmental Relations, in Japanese2006

    • Author(s)
      Kikuchi, Hideaki
    • Organizer
      The 54th Annual Conference of the Japanese Society for the Study of Social Welfare
    • Place of Presentation
      Rikkyo University (Saitama)
    • Year and Date
      2006-10-08
    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      2007 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Presentation] Turning Points in Social Work Theory : Narrative and Evidence (in Japanese)2006

    • Author(s)
      Mishima, Akiko
    • Organizer
      The 54th Annual Conference of the Japanese Society for the Study of Social Welfare
    • Place of Presentation
      Rikkyo University (Saitama)
    • Year and Date
      2006-10-08
    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      2007 Final Research Report Summary

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