Ijime in Japan.
This paper reviews the problem of ijime in Japan from a variety of perspectives, primarily through studies conducted in this country. The term ijime is not uniform in concept, open to different interpretations given the disparity in definitions among different circles, making precise assessment of the actual conditions difficult. Such being the case, what is needed is further study on the mechanisms and actual state of ijime accounting for the flow of the times, and compilation of research to enable the creation of ever more effective modes of prevention and intervention.
Naruto University of Education, Naruto, Japan. mogura@naruto-u.ac.jp
Masayoshi
M
Ogura
Kaori
K
Okada
Shoko
S
Hamada
Reiko
R
Asaga
Shuji
S
Honjo
D000293:Adolescent; D000367:Age Factors; D058445:Bullying / Q000523:psychology*; D002648:Child; D003469:Culture; D006801:Humans; D007564:Japan / Q000453:epidemiology; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000523:psychology; D009017:Morbidity; D016728:Self-Injurious Behavior / Q000523:psychology; D013405:Suicide / Q000523:psychology