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2002 Fiscal Year Final Research Report Summary

The development of moral education promoting social competence in children from infancy to adolescence

Research Project

Project/Area Number 13610125
Research Category

Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)

Allocation TypeSingle-year Grants
Section一般
Research Field 教育・社会系心理学
Research InstitutionHosei University

Principal Investigator

WATANABE Yayoi  Hosei University, Faculty of Letters, Associate Professor, 文学部, 助教授 (00210956)

Project Period (FY) 2001 – 2002
KeywordsInfant / Childhood / Adolescence / Role-taking ability / Social competence / Morality / Moral education / Educational practice
Research Abstract

The purpose of the VLF program is to develop the abilities to assert, infer other points of view, and solve interpersonal conflict from infancy to adolescence. The following things were obtained as research results.
(1) It was possible that the 3 years-old children accepted the VLF program. They seemed to find it difficult to participate in role-playing, but they raised empathy and role-taking ability through VLF. The interaction between different ages was effective.
(2) It was suggested that preschoolers' prosocial and assertive behaviors increased, while antisocial behaviors decreased as stated in the teacher's evaluation in the Republic of Korea.
(3) It was clear that elementary school students themselves evaluated social skills more competently after the VLF program. From observations noted in the report, it was clear that the children were able to express themselves more articulately after the activities of the VLF. The partner interviews and role-playing actvities was also effective.
(4) The VLF program was introduced to junior high school students using picture-book teaching materials. They developed the ability to satirize issues in everyday life.
Thus, the effects of VLF on their social competence were effective from infancy to adolescence. While there are still problems which need to be addressed concerning assessment process, the VLF program can greatly contribute to a child's social development by systematically introducing the program into the educational system.

  • Research Products

    (10 results)

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All Publications (10 results)

  • [Publications] 渡辺弥生: "道徳教育に活用できる心理学的アプローチ-予防開発型プログラムとしてVLF(Voices of Love and Freedom)実践"法政大学教育学会誌. 28. 14-21 (2001)

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  • [Publications] 渡辺弥生: "新しい世紀に向けての児童・生徒の発達研究の動向"教育心理学年報. 40. 58-69 (2001)

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      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
  • [Publications] 渡辺弥生: "子どもの発達とモラル教育"教育と医学. 5. 14-20 (2003)

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      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
  • [Publications] 渡辺弥生: "児童期における過程のソーシャルサポートが家庭および学校の社会的スキルに与える影響について"法政大学文学部紀要. 48. 203-220 (2003)

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      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
  • [Publications] 渡辺弥生: "VLFによる思いやり育成プログラム"図書文化. 74-84 (2001)

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      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
  • [Publications] Yayoi Watanabe: "The VLF program as a moral education - a psychological approach for developing social competence and preventing social problems"Bulletin of the Society of Pedagogy, Hosei University. vol.28. 14-21 (2001)

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  • [Publications] Yayoi Watanabe: "A trend of developmental psychology of children and students toward a new century."The Annual Report of Educational Psychology in Japan. vol.40. 58-69 (2001)

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      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
  • [Publications] Yayoi Watanabe: "Child Development and Moral Education"Education and Medical Science. vol.5. 14-20 (2003)

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      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
  • [Publications] Yayoi Watanabe: "The Relationship between Social support and Social Skills at Home and Social Skills in School for Elementary School Students."Bulletin of the Faculty of Letters, Hosei University. vol.48. 203-220 (2003)

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      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
  • [Publications] Yayoi Watanabe: "The VLF moral program for promoting social competence"Toshobunka co.. (2001)

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      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より

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Published: 2004-04-14  

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