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The influence of self-reliance consciousness on decision-making process among Japanese older adults

Research Project

Project/Area Number 21K17434
Research Category

Grant-in-Aid for Early-Career Scientists

Allocation TypeMulti-year Fund
Review Section Basic Section 58080:Gerontological nursing and community health nursing-related
Research InstitutionTokyo Metropolitan Institute for Geriatrics and Gerontology

Principal Investigator

Ikeuchi Tomoko  地方独立行政法人東京都健康長寿医療センター(東京都健康長寿医療センター研究所), 東京都健康長寿医療センター研究所, 研究員 (40773809)

Project Period (FY) 2021-04-01 – 2025-03-31
Project Status Completed (Fiscal Year 2024)
Budget Amount *help
¥4,680,000 (Direct Cost: ¥3,600,000、Indirect Cost: ¥1,080,000)
Fiscal Year 2023: ¥2,080,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,600,000、Indirect Cost: ¥480,000)
Fiscal Year 2022: ¥2,340,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,800,000、Indirect Cost: ¥540,000)
Fiscal Year 2021: ¥260,000 (Direct Cost: ¥200,000、Indirect Cost: ¥60,000)
Keywords自立意識 / 迷惑意識 / 意思決定プロセス / 高齢者 / 依存
Outline of Research at the Start

日本社会においては「人に迷惑をかけてはいけない」という規範があり、これが多くの日本人の価値観として存在する。この価値観が日本人高齢者の「自立」意識にも表れている。多くの高齢者は家族、とりわけ子どもに「迷惑をかけたくない」という配慮から、しばしば本人の希望を反映していない決定を行う。日本人高齢者の意思決定は、他者の意思や他者との関係性に左右され、その時々の状況によって変化しうる。本研究は、高齢者の意思決定に影響する要因として日本人の価値観、とりわけ「自立」意識に着目し、意思決定プロセスにおける自立意識の役割を検証する。

Outline of Final Research Achievements

This study examined the roles of "self-reliance" and the desire "not to cause trouble to others" (meiwaku consciousness) in the decision-making processes of older adults in Japan. The findings revealed that meiwaku consciousness is widely shared among older adults, regardless of their living arrangements or family composition. Notably, both self-reliance and meiwaku consciousness were more pronounced among older women, suggesting that these psychological tendencies may contribute to hesitation in seeking necessary support.

Academic Significance and Societal Importance of the Research Achievements

本研究は、高齢者の意思決定プロセスに関連する自立意識と迷惑意識に着目し、質的・量的調査によってそれらの役割と行動への影響を検討した。学術的意義として、高齢者の意思決定に影響を及ぼす心理的要因の理解を深め、これまで十分に検討されてこなかった自立意識や迷惑意識が高齢期のQoLに影響を与える可能性を示した。社会的意義としては、援助要請の抑制要因やその背景にある心理構造を明らかにすることで、支援につながりにくい高齢者への理解を促し、支援アプローチの再考に資する知見を示した。

Report

(5 results)
  • 2024 Annual Research Report   Final Research Report ( PDF )
  • 2023 Research-status Report
  • 2022 Research-status Report
  • 2021 Research-status Report
  • Research Products

    (16 results)

All 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021

All Journal Article (6 results) (of which Peer Reviewed: 6 results) Presentation (8 results) (of which Int'l Joint Research: 6 results,  Invited: 1 results) Book (2 results)

  • [Journal Article] An exploratory study on municipal measures for preventing and addressing incidents of missing older persons with dementia living alone in Japan2025

    • Author(s)
      Kikuchi Kazunori、Ooguchi Tatsuya、Ikeuchi Tomoko、Awata Shuichi
    • Journal Title

      Psychogeriatrics

      Volume: 25 Issue: 3

    • DOI

      10.1111/psyg.70022

    • Related Report
      2024 Annual Research Report
    • Peer Reviewed
  • [Journal Article] Estimation of the number of missing older persons with dementia in Japan2024

    • Author(s)
      Kikuchi Kazunori、Ikeuchi Tomoko、Awata Shuichi
    • Journal Title

      Geriatrics & Gerontology International

      Volume: 24 Issue: 5 Pages: 499-501

    • DOI

      10.1111/ggi.14863

    • Related Report
      2024 Annual Research Report
    • Peer Reviewed
  • [Journal Article] Association of attachment with level of physical activity among dog owners: A cross-sectional study2024

    • Author(s)
      Taniguchi Yu、Ikeuchi Tomoko
    • Journal Title

      PLOS ONE

      Volume: 19 Issue: 11 Pages: e0313160-e0313160

    • DOI

      10.1371/journal.pone.0313160

    • Related Report
      2024 Annual Research Report
    • Peer Reviewed
  • [Journal Article] Exploratory study on the factors related with the early detection of missing older persons with dementia living alone in Japan2023

    • Author(s)
      Kikuchi Kazunori、Ooguchi Tatsuya、Ikeuchi Tomoko、Awata Shuichi
    • Journal Title

      Geriatrics & Gerontology International

      Volume: 23 Issue: 5 Pages: 362-365

    • DOI

      10.1111/ggi.14580

    • Related Report
      2022 Research-status Report
    • Peer Reviewed
  • [Journal Article] 対人関係における高齢者の「迷惑をかけたくない」思い:文献研究による検討.2022

    • Author(s)
      池内朋子、小野真由子、長田久雄.
    • Journal Title

      応用老年学

      Volume: 16 (1) Pages: 89-98

    • Related Report
      2022 Research-status Report
    • Peer Reviewed
  • [Journal Article] Current status and issues of missing older persons with dementia living alone in Japan2022

    • Author(s)
      Kikuchi Kazunori、Ooguchi Tatsuya、Ikeuchi Tomoko、Ito Kae、Awata Shuichi
    • Journal Title

      Geriatrics & Gerontology International

      Volume: 22 Issue: 8 Pages: 684-686

    • DOI

      10.1111/ggi.14434

    • Related Report
      2022 Research-status Report
    • Peer Reviewed
  • [Presentation] Help-Seeking Behaviors in Positively or Negatively Isolated Older Adults.2024

    • Author(s)
      Ikeuchi, T.
    • Organizer
      The 88th Annual Convention of the Japanese Psychological Association
    • Related Report
      2024 Annual Research Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] The Inner Dynamics of the Old and Socially Withdrawn in Japan: Insights for Interventions from Case Study Analyses.2024

    • Author(s)
      Ikeuchi, T.
    • Organizer
      The 76th Annual Scientific Meeting of Gerontological Society of America
    • Related Report
      2024 Annual Research Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] Older Adults who Have Lived in Their Own Shells.2023

    • Author(s)
      Ikeuchi T.
    • Organizer
      Active Aging Consortium in Asia Pacific (ACAP)
    • Related Report
      2023 Research-status Report
    • Int'l Joint Research / Invited
  • [Presentation] Why Are Socially Isolated Older Adults Unable to Access Services in Japan? A Preliminary Review of Four Factors.2023

    • Author(s)
      Ikeuchi T.
    • Organizer
      The 75th Annual Scientific Meeting of Gerontological Society of America (GSA)
    • Related Report
      2023 Research-status Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] Enhancing Future Time Perspectives in Older Adults: A Preliminary Intervention Study.2023

    • Author(s)
      Ikeuchi T.
    • Organizer
      The 22nd Hawaii Pacific Gerontological Society’s Biennial Conference
    • Related Report
      2023 Research-status Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] 人や支援につながりにくい高齢者の特徴:全国自治体・社会福祉協議会調査結果2023

    • Author(s)
      池内朋子
    • Organizer
      第65回日本老年社会科学会
    • Related Report
      2023 Research-status Report
  • [Presentation] Challenges in caring for people with dementia during COVID-19: Findings from long-term care facilities across Japan.2021

    • Author(s)
      Ikeuchi, T., Suzuki, M., Kikuchi, K., Kan, A., Shimada, C.
    • Organizer
      The 73rd Annual Scientific Meeting of Gerontological Society of America (GSA)
    • Related Report
      2021 Research-status Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] 中高年の主観年齢と健康感-全国オンライン調査の結果-2021

    • Author(s)
      池内朋子、涌井智子、三輪洋靖、渡辺健太郎、伊藤沙紀子
    • Organizer
      日本老年社会科学会第63回大会
    • Related Report
      2021 Research-status Report
  • [Book] Yerinde Yaslanma - Japonya, Guney Kore, Turkiye ve Finlandiya'dan Ornekler2024

    • Author(s)
      Ikeuchi T et al. In Dr. Ikuko Murakami (Ed).
    • Total Pages
      329
    • Publisher
      Nerka Group, Turkey.
    • ISBN
      9786259948072
    • Related Report
      2023 Research-status Report
  • [Book] 老年学を学ぶ2021

    • Author(s)
      池内朋子(杉澤秀博、長田久雄、渡辺修一郎、中谷陽明 編著)
    • Total Pages
      336
    • Publisher
      論創社
    • ISBN
      4846020789
    • Related Report
      2021 Research-status Report

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Published: 2021-04-28   Modified: 2026-01-16  

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