scholarly journals For making a declaration of countermeasures against the falling birth rate from the Japanese Society for Hygiene: summary of discussion in the working group on academic research strategy against an aging society with low birth rate

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kyoko Nomura ◽  
Kanae Karita ◽  
Atsuko Araki ◽  
Emiko Nishioka ◽  
Go Muto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Working Group ◽  
Birth Rate ◽  
Japanese Society ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Research Strategy ◽  
Aging Society ◽  
Low Birth Rate

scholarly journals Coping with Aging Society and Low Birth Rate

1996 ◽  
Vol 1 (8) ◽  
pp. 34-35
Author(s):  
Hideyasu Aoyama
Keyword(s):  
Birth Rate ◽  
Aging Society ◽  
Low Birth Rate

scholarly journals Women’s situation in Japanese society: socio-demographic aspects

2021 ◽  
pp. 77-87
Author(s):  
Artem Lukyanets ◽  
Nikita Ryazantsev
Keyword(s):  
Birth Rate ◽  
Japanese Society ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Gradual Transition ◽  
Female Population ◽  
Demographic Aging ◽  
The Family ◽  
The Moment ◽  
Opinion Polls ◽  
Low Birth Rate

The article discusses the place of women in modern Japanese society. It is established that in recent years, the transformation of socio-economic processes in Japanese society has intensified, which consists in a gradual transition from traditional Japanese values based mainly on the family as the main unit of Japanese society to modern, Western-oriented ones that focus on women’s self-identification and self-determination. Analysis of opinion polls has shown that recently women in Japan at earlier reproductive ages do not consider the creation of a family and the birth of children a priority in life. The forecast of the female population up to 2025 is made by major age groups. With the overall decline in the female population of Japan, the number of women aged 65 and older will continue to grow until 2040, due to the demographic aging of the entire population of Japan, caused by a low birth rate and high life expectancy. It is established that the birth rate is decreasing from year to year, and, at the moment, there are no objective factors to change the situation.

scholarly journals SOCIAL AND CULTURAL ISSUES OF INDONESIAN MIGRANT NURSES IN JAPAN

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-56
Author(s):  
Yoko Ishikawa ◽  
. Setyowati
Keyword(s):  
Birth Rate ◽  
Elderly Care ◽  
Religious Practice ◽  
Cultural Barriers ◽  
Japanese Culture ◽  
Work Culture ◽  
Cultural Issues ◽  
Internationally Educated Nurses ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Low Birth Rate

Cooperation with IENs (Internationally Educated Nurses) is increasingly important given the aging society and low birth rate in Japan. This study focuses on lived experiences of Indonesian nurses in Japan. Objectives of this study were to clarify their experiences and views in terms of the scope of nursing and cultural adaptation, and to examine whether cultural barriers are among the reasons nurses return to their home country. The study was based upon in-depth interviews with Indonesian nurses who had worked in Japan. Fourteen Indonesian nurses participated in the study. Indonesian nurses viewed Japanese work culture as hardworking, requiring excessive punctuality, having too many rules, and maintaining hierarchy between junior and senior nurses.Collaboration with doctors, integrated elderly care, and touching emerged as differences in the nursing practice. Indonesian nurses hesitated to touch patients as they did in Indonesia due to cultural differences. Religious practice among Muslims and family priority were reasons to return to Indonesia. To utilize IEN’s skills, not only must the migrants learn Japanese culture and values, but it will be necessary for Japanese employers and staff to understand the values of the IENs.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document