The Educational Role of Extracurricular Activities in Japanese High Schools : "Character-Building" through High School Baseball

2010 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 21700614
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
• Allocation Type: Single-year Grants
• Research Field: Sports science
• Research Institution: The University of Tokyo
• Principal Investigator: BLACKWOOD Thomas The University of Tokyo, 社会科学研究所, 准教授 (30361637)
• Project Period (FY): 2009 – 2010
• Keywords: 教育・学校 / 教育社会学 / スポーツ社会学 / 進路指導 / 高校部活動 / 人間形成

Research Abstract

This study provides valuable data empirically demonstrating strong correlations between Japanese high school students who participate in extracurricular clubs and their self-assessment of certain character traits and values, as well as attitudes towards school and career choices.

Research Products

• [Journal Article] Playing Baseball/Playing 'House' : The Reproduction and Naturalization of 'Separate Spheres' in Japanese High School Baseball (2010)
  • Author(s): ブラックウッドトーマス
  • Journal Title: Sport, Education and Society Vol.15, No.1 Pages: 83-101
• [Presentation] Homo Athleticus : Japanese High School Extracurricular Clubs as a Part of Education. (2011)
  • Author(s): ブラックウッドトーマス
  • Organizer: Association of Asian Studies 2011 annual conference
  • Place of Presentation: Honolulu, Hawaii
  • Year and Date: 2011-04-02
• [Presentation] High School Baseball and the Socialization of Japanese Boys (2009)
  • Author(s): ブラックウッドトーマス
  • Organizer: ISS Contemporary Japan Group
  • Place of Presentation: 東京大学社会科学研究所
  • Year and Date: 2009-06-02