Curriculum Vitaes
Profile Information
- Affiliation
- Professor, Faculty of Human Sciences, Sophia University
- Degree
- PhD(Feb, 2003, Cardiff University, Wales, UK)Master of Arts(Mar, 1985, Osaka City University)
- Contact information
- t-oka
fulbrightmail.org - Researcher number
- 50194329
- ORCID ID
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7451-9628- J-GLOBAL ID
- 201701009755784433
- Researcher ID
- O-7632-2019
- researchmap Member ID
- B000271829
- External link
https://publons.com/researcher/1431544/tomofumi-oka/
Editorial board member:
Qualitative Social Work（2001-present, Sage）
The Qualitative Report（2005-present, Nova Southeastern University）
International Journal of Self-Help and Self Care (2010-2014, Baywood)
Voluntaristics Review Brill Research Perspectives (2017-present, Brill)
Society (an active reviewer, 2019.05-2020.04, Universitas Bangka Belitung, accredited by the Ministry of Research, Technology and Higher Education of the Republic of Indonesia)
Research Areas
1Research History
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Apr, 2024 - Mar, 2025
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Apr, 2023 - Mar, 2024
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Apr, 2005 - Mar, 2024
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Apr, 2015 - Mar, 2022
Education
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Oct, 1995 - Feb, 2003
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Apr, 1986 - Mar, 1987
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Apr, 1985 - Mar, 1986
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Apr, 1983 - Mar, 1985
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Apr, 1982 - Mar, 1983
Committee Memberships
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May, 2016 - Present
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Apr, 2011 - Present
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Dec, 2017 - Jan, 2018
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Dec, 2016 - Jan, 2017
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Apr, 2014 - Mar, 2015
Awards
2Papers
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Clinical Psychiatry, 64(12) 1619-1624, Dec 15, 2022 InvitedLead author
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The Community Psychologist, 53(2) 19-21, Apr, 2020 Peer-reviewedLead author
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The IAFOR International Conference on the Social Sciences – Hawaii 2017 Official Conference Proceedings, 53-65, Apr, 2017 Peer-reviewedThe Diversity of Indigenous Wisdom on Grief: Exploring Social Work Approaches to Bereavement (Tomofumi Oka, Nur Atikah Mohamed Hussin, & Anneli Silvén Hagström, 2017). The IAFOR International Conference on the Social Sciences – Hawaii 2017 Official Conference Proceedings, pp. 53-65.
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The Palgrave Handbook of Volunteering, Civic Participation, and Nonprofit Associations, 1 393-416, Jan 1, 2017 Invited
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Japanese Studies, 36(1) 105-124, Jan 2, 2016 Peer-reviewed
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Care, Loss, and the End of Life, edited by N. Hinerman & M. R. Sanders, Published by Brill, 127-137, 2016 Peer-reviewed“Making Peace with Grief through Indigenous Wisdom.” (Tomofumi Oka, 2016) In N. Hinerman & M. R. Sanders (Eds.), Care, Loss, and the End of Life (pp. 127-137). Oxford, UK: Inter-Disciplinary Press.
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Spirituality: An Interdisciplinary View, edited by Jennifer Mata-McMahon, Tihana Kovač, and Grace Miller, Published by Brill, 131-142, 2016 Peer-reviewed“Survivor Spirituality versus Popular-Therapeutic Spirituality: Two Conflicting Approaches to Supporting Japanese Family Survivors of Suicide.” (Tomofumi Oka, 2016) Pp. 131-42 in Spirituality: An Interdisciplinary View, edited by Jennifer Mata-McMahon, Tihana Kovač, and Grace Miller. Oxford, UK: Inter-Disciplinary Press
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Understanding New Perspectives of Spirituality, Published by Brill, 197-212, 2015 Peer-reviewed“Spirituality and Japanese Self-Help Groups for Alcoholics: Zen Buddhism for Abstinence.” (Tomofumi Oka and Richard Chehnall, 2015) Pp. 197-212 in Understanding New Perspectives of Spirituality, edited by Edie Lanphar and Agata Wilczek. Freeland, Oxfordshire, UK: The Inter-Disciplinary Press.
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ALCOHOL AND ALCOHOLISM, 49(suppl 1) i41-i41, Sep, 2014 Peer-reviewed
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Internationalising Japan: Discourse and Practice, 125-141, Jan 1, 2014 Peer-reviewed
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Sophia University Studies in Social Services, 37(37) 5-30, Mar, 2013Oka, T. (2013). Danshu-no-michi, “The Way of Abstinence”: Japanese cultural-spiritual model of alcohol abstinence developed by alcoholics’ self-help groups. Sophia University Studies in Social Services, 37, 5-30.
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Making sense of suffering: A collective attempt, edited by A. A. Drautzburg & J. Oldfield, Published by Brill, 75-86, 2013 Peer-reviewed“Grief is Love”: Understanding grief through self-help groups organised by the family survivors of suicide (Tomofumi Oka, 2013). In A. A. Drautzburg & J. Oldfield (Eds.), Making sense of suffering: A collective attempt (pp. 75-86). Freeland, Oxfordshire, UK: Inter-Disciplinary Press.
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International Journal of Self-Help and Self Care, 7(2) 217-232, Jan, 2013 Peer-reviewed
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松本英孝・永岡正己・奈倉道隆編『岡村理論の継承と展開①：社会福祉原理論』ミネルヴァ書房, 107-125, Mar 30, 2012 Invited
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37(3) 168-183, Oct, 2011 InvitedLead author
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Studies on Social Work, 37(3) 168-183, Oct, 2011 InvitedSelf-Help Groups, Self-Help Supporters, and Social Work: A Theoretical Discussion with Some Case Illustrations of Family Survivors of Suicide in Japan [Original in Japanese] (Tomofumi Oka, & Thomasina Borkman, 2011), Studies on Social Work 37(3), 168-183.
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Sophia University Studies in Social Services, 35(35) 16-35, Mar, 2011The “New Life” model of a Japanese self-help group for alcoholics. (Tomofumi Oka, 2011). Sophia University Studies in Social Services, 35, 16-35.
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Proceedings of the 21st Asia-Pacific Social Work Conference, Tokyo, July 15-18, pp. 526-533., 526-533, 2011 Peer-reviewedSelf-help groups for family survivors of suicide in Japan: For empowerment, not grief care. (Tomofumi Oka, Sachiko Tanaka, Hidehiko Ake, & Shōko Kuwabara, 2011). Proceedings of the 21st Asia-Pacific Social Work Conference, Tokyo, July 15-18, pp. 526-533.
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Chiiki Hoken (Community Health), 41(3) 21-25, 2010 Invited
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Qualitative Social Work, 8(4) 419-425, 2009 Peer-reviewed
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Sophia University Studies in Social Services, 31(31) 39-64, 2007Different things under the same name? A research dialogue on self-help organisations between a Japanese social worker and an Australian anthropologist. (Tomofumi Oka & Richard Chenhall, 2007). Sophia University Studies in Social Services, 31, 39-64.
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International Journal of Self Help and Self Care, 5(2) 111-152, 2006 Peer-reviewedAn Initial View of Self-Help Groups for Japanese Alcoholics: Danshukai in its Historical, Social, and Cultural Contexts. (Richard D. Chenhall, & Tomofumi Oka, 2009). International Journal of Self Help and Self Care, 5(2), 111-152. DOI: 10.2190/SH.5.2.b
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International Journal of Self-Help and Self-Care, 5(4) 371-392, 2006 Peer-reviewedResearch on Self-Help Organizations in Japan: Working with a Sense of Duty (“Giri”). (Tomofumi Oka, & Richard Dean Chenhall, 2011) International Journal of Self-Help and Self-Care 5(4), 371-392. DOI: 10.2190/SH.5.4.h
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2003 InvitedQualitative Research in Social Work [Original in Japanese] (Tomofumi Oka, & Ian Shaw, 2003), in N. Hisada (Eds.), Shakai Fukushi no Kenkû Nyûmon [Introduction to Social Work Research]. (pp. 115-147) Tokyo: Chûô Hôki.
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Cardiff University School of Social Sciences (University of Wales, Cardiff), 2003 Peer-reviewedSelf-Help Groups for Parents of Children with Intractable Diseases: A Qualitative Study of Their Organisational Problems. PhD Dissertation. Cardiff University School of Social Sciences (University of Wales, Cardiff)
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右田紀久恵・小寺全世・白澤政和編『社会福祉援助と連携』中央法規出版架け橋 : 社会福祉のめざすもの, 3, 91-107, Sep 15, 2000右田紀久恵・小寺全世・白澤政和編『社会福祉援助と連携』中央法規出版 NII書誌ID(NCID) BA48336230 ISBN 4805819642
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精神障害リハビリテーション : 21世紀における課題と展望（編：村田信男・ 川関和俊・伊勢田尭）医学書院, 132-144, May, 2000 Lead author
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(24) 17-30, Mar 31, 2000 Lead author
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2000A Research Report on Problems Confronting Leaders and Members of Parent Groups (Tomofumi Oka, ed, 2000). Tokyo: The Research Team of Oya-no-Kai Renrakukai.
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The Japanese Journal of Occupational Therapy, 34(7) 718-722, 2000The History, Concepts and Theories of Self-Help Groups: From an International Perspective [Original in Japanese] (Tomofumi Oka, & Thomasina Borkman, 2000). The Japanese Journal of Occupational Therapy 34 (7), 718-722.
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1998A Research Report on Groups for Parents of Children with Rare and Serious Diseases: Their Organisational Problems and the Solutions Available to Them. (Tomofumi Oka, ed, 1998). Tokyo: The Research Team of Oya-no-Kai Renrakukai.
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Selbsthilfegruppen-Unterstützung in Europa, edited by K. Balke & C. Reis, 101-113, Apr, 1997 InvitedSelbsthilfe in Japan (Tomofumi Oka, 1993). In K.Balke & C Reis (Hrsg.) Selbsthilfegruppen-Unterstützung in Europa (pp.101-113). Frankfurt am Main: Eigenverlag des Deutschen Vereins für öffentliche und private Fürsorge.
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Japanese Journal of Social Services, 1(1) 121-139, 1997Self-Help Groups in Japan: Trends and Traditions. (Tomofumi Oka, 1997, original in 1994). Japanese Journal of Social Services, 1, 121-139.
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『厚生省心身障害研究「親子のこころの諸問題に関する研究」平成7年度研究報告書』, 220-223, Mar, 1996 InvitedLead author
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Human Services and Information Technology: An International Perspective, edited by J. Steyaet, D. Colombi, & J. Rafferty, 163-172, 1996 InvitedJapan. (Tomiko Hayashi, & Tomofumi Oka, 1996). In J. Steyaet, D. Colombi, & J. Rafferty (Eds.). Human Services and Information Technology: An International Perspective (pp.163-172). Hants, England: Arena, Ashgate.
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地域福祉：これからの社会福祉6, 163-177, Dec, 1995 Invited岡知史 (1995)「地域福祉の主体：地域福祉の住民組織化と主体形成」(pp. 165-177)牧里毎治・野口定久・河合克義編『地域福祉：これからの社会福祉6』有斐閣
Major Misc.
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第12回全国自死遺族フォーラム（宇都宮市）基調講演, Sep 14, 20192019.09.14.第12回全国自死遺族フォーラム（主催：全国自死遺族連絡会）講演『自死遺族の自助グループについて』（場所：宇都宮市：TKP宇都宮カンファレンスセンター地下1階）
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第11回全国自死遺族フォーラム（横浜市）基調講演, Sep 8, 20182018.09.08.第11回全国自死遺族フォーラム（主催：全国自死遺族連絡会）講演『自死遺族の自助グループ活動と悲しみについて』（場所：横浜市：TKP横浜ビジネスセンター6階）
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セルフヘルプ・フォーラム 2017 in 北九州（主催：北九州セルフハート会議）基調講演, Nov 23, 20172017.11.23.セルフヘルプ・フォーラム2017in北九州（主催：北九州セルフハート会議）基調講演『この37年の間に私が出会ったセルフヘルプ・グループ：個人的体験をもとに』（場所：北九州市：ウェルとばた2階 多目的ホール）
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第10回全国自死遺族フォーラム（長野市）基調講演, Sep 9, 20172017.09.09.第10回全国自死遺族フォーラム（主催：全国自死遺族連絡会）講演『自助グループの定義とわかちあい』（場所：長野県長野市：JA長野県ビル12階12A室）
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第9回全国自死遺族フォーラム（福島県郡山市）基調講演, Sep 10, 20162016.09.10.第9回全国自死遺族フォーラム（主催：全国自死遺族連絡会）講演『自死遺族の自助グループが創造するもの』（場所：福島県郡山市：郡山商工会議所中ホールＡ）
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第8回全国自死遺族フォーラム（東京都品川区）基調講演, Sep 13, 20152015.09.13.第8回全国自死遺族フォーラム（主催：全国自死遺族連絡会）講演『自助グループに集う自死遺族と悲しみの文化について』（東京都品川区：きゅりあん）
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第4回自死遺族支援に関わる者の研修会（主催：一般社団法人宮城県社会福祉士会障害支援委員会）宮城県自治労会館, Jan, 20152015.01.10. 第4回自死遺族支援に関わる者の研修会『当事者支援におけるソーシャルワーカーの視点について』（主催：一般社団法人宮城県社会福祉士会障害支援委員会）講演「ソーシャルワークが求められている、自死遺族そして多くの人々から」（場所：宮城県自治労会館）
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第7回全国自死遺族フォーラム（滋賀県大津市）基調講演, Sep 13, 20142014.09.13. 第7回全国自死遺族フォーラム（主催：全国自死遺族連絡会）講演『専門家によるサポートグループとの違い：行政との葛藤について』（滋賀県大津市：総本山寺院 「圓満院門跡」ホール）
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自死遺族支援者研修会（主催：富山県心の健康センター）, Sep 19, 20132013.09.19.自死遺族支援者研修会（主催：富山県心の健康センター）講演『グリーフケアは、なぜ自死遺族を怒らせ、不愉快にさせているのか？ 自死遺族の声の「通訳者」の立場から』（富山県：富山国際会議場多目的会議室）
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第6回全国自死遺族フォーラム（東京都品川区）講演, Sep 7, 20132013.09.07. 第6回全国自死遺族フォーラム（主催：全国自死遺族連絡会）講演「トマシーナ・ボークマン先生の講演から何を学ぶか」（東京都品川区：きゅりあん）
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自死遺族支援研修会（主催：札幌市精神保健福祉センター・札幌こころのセンター）, Nov 9, 20122012.11.09. 札幌市精神保健福祉センター（札幌こころのセンター）・自死遺族支援研修会・講演『グリーフケアを再考する：自死遺族の声を通して』（札幌市：WEST19）
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自死予防専門研修プログラム（主催：長野県精神保健福祉士協会）, Nov 3, 20122012.11.03. 自死予防専門研修プログラム（主催：長野県精神保健福祉士協会）『遺族支援について：ソーシャルワークの立場から』（松本市：ホテルブエナビスタGRANDE）
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第5回全国自死遺族フォーラム（仙台市）, Aug 18, 20122012.08.18.第5回全国自死遺族フォーラム（主催：全国自死遺族連絡会）講演『自死遺族の自助グループと悲しみについての考え方：悲しみは愛しさとともに』（仙台市：エルパーク仙台）
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第4回全国自死遺族フォーラム2011（東京都江戸川区）基調講演, Sep 11, 20112011.09.11. 第4回全国自死遺族フォーラム2011（主催：全国自死遺族連絡会）基調講演『自死遺族「本人の会」：その特徴とボランティアの会との比較』（東京都：江戸川区総合文化センター）
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全国自死遺族連絡会・特別シンポジウム（東京都港区）, Jun 3, 20102010.06.03. 全国自死遺族連絡会・特別シンポジウム『自死遺族「自助グループ」の定義への提案』（東京都港区：日本財団ビル2階・大会議室）
Major Books and Other Publications
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Dissertation Com., 2003 (ISBN: 158112192X)
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Major Presentations
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the 3rd International Social Development Conference, Aug 8, 2018, School of Applied Psychology, Social Work and Policy, Universiti Utara MalaysiaThe knowledge base of self-help groups in Japan: Experience, popular psychology, and indigenous/religious knowledge (Tomofumi Oka, 2018). Paper presented at the 3rd International Social Development Conference 2018 (Organised by School of Applied Psychology, Social Work and Policy, Universiti Utara Malaysia), EDC Hotels & Resorts, Sintok, Kedah Darul Aman, Malaysia, 8-9, August, 2018.
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8th International Conference on Social Work in Health and Mental Health, Jun 19, 2016, Singapore Association of Social Workers Invited[Invited Plenary Speech] Equal Partnership, Indigenous Wisdom, and Readiness to Respond: Working with Self-Help Groups (Tomofumi Oka, 2016). Paper presented at 8th International Conference on Social Work in Health and Mental Health, June 19-23, National University of Singapore, Singapore.
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Waseda University, Tokyo: the 21st Asia-Pacific Social Work Conference, Jul 15, 2011Oka, T., Tanaka, S., Ake, H., & Kuwabara, S. (2011). Self-help groups for family survivors of suicide in Japan: For empowerment, not grief care. Presented at the 21st Asia-Pacific Social Work Conference, Tokyo, July 15-18.
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The International Conference on Promoting Chronic Care: Towards A Community-based Chronic Care Model for Asia, Jan 8, 2010, the Hong Kong Society for Rehabilitation (WHO Collaboration Centre for Rehabilitation and Community Rehabilitation Network)[Invited Plenary Speech] The power and potentiality of peer-led self-help groups in comparison with professional-led support groups: Self-help experiences in Japan (Tomofumi Oka, 2010). Presented at The International Conference on Promoting Chronic Care: Towards A Community-based Chronic Care Model for Asia at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China, on January 8-10.
Teaching Experience
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Apr, 2023 - Mar, 2024Narrative in Social Work Research (Sophia University, Master's(Doctoral) Program in Social Services, Graduate School of Human Sciences)
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Apr, 2022 - Mar, 2024研究指導（博士後期課程）福祉臨床研究グループ (上智大学総合人間研究科社会福祉学専攻)
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Apr, 2022 - Mar, 2024研究指導（博士前期課程） (上智大学総合人間研究科社会福祉学専攻)
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Apr, 2021 - Mar, 2024基礎演習（輪講） (上智大学総合人間科学部社会福祉学科)
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Apr, 2019 - Mar, 2024論文演習 (上智大学総合人間科学部社会福祉学科)
Professional Memberships
3Research Projects
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Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research ( C ), Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research(KAKEN), Apr, 2019 - Mar, 2024
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Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research ( C ), Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research(KAKEN), Apr, 2016 - Mar, 2020
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Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research ( C ), Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research(KAKEN), 2011 - 2015
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Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research ( C ), Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research(KAKEN), 2007 - 2010
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科学研究費助成事業, 日本学術振興会, 2006 - 2007