Think about how to deepen self-understanding and create a comfortable workplace so that everyone can work positively and in their own way.
Research Themes
This seminar considers what companies should do, and what each individual can do, to enable people to determine the career they want and continue working with enthusiasm, in a rapidly changing work environment.
"Work" is something that everyone has to deal with. In order to manage your work happiness yourself, rather than leaving it up to others, it is essential to continue to face yourself and analyze the differences between yourself and others. It is also important to understand the structure and systems of companies, and to be aware of trends in workplace environments that increase/reduce stress and flexible working styles.
When do you feel motivated? Why do I feel like I don't get along with my new boss at my part-time job? How should I make the most of flexible working? Starting from these familiar and simple questions, let's research together to realize the working style that each of us desires.
[Research Keywords]
Career development, work engagement, boredom at work, mental health in the workplace, self-understanding of leaders, organizational communication, emotional intelligence, motivation, work-life balance
Activities
Based on theories related to industrial-organizational psychology and industrial health psychology, students will conduct empirical research on issues that interest them. They will carefully learn each step of the process, from reviewing previous research, setting hypotheses, designing surveys to verify hypotheses, collecting data, analyzing data, and interpreting the results.
From the fall semester of the second year to the spring semester of the third year, students will build a foundation for their research. While learning statistical methods, students will receive input on a wide range of topics related to the well-being of working people. In addition, students will acquire the ability to verbalize their own thoughts and receive feedback from others through presentations and discussions.
From the fall semester of the third year onwards, students will select their own theme and begin creating a research plan, collecting data and analyzing the data. At the same time, in order to manage their own careers, students will deepen their self-understanding and engage in activities both on and off campus that promote interaction with others (including other universities and business people). The activities will be student-led and will be based on the students' wishes.