Structure of the Psychological Function and Developmental Changes in “Ibasho” (Existential Place)

The present study examined the structure of the psychological function of “ibasho” (existential place), and developmental changes in existential place. Participants (234 elementary school students, 304 junior high school students, and 321 high school students) completed a questionnaire. Factor analy...

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Published inThe Japanese Journal of Educational Psychology Vol. 54; no. 3; pp. 289 - 299
Main Authors SUGIMOTO, KIE, SHOJI, ICHIKO
Format Journal Article
LanguageJapanese
Published The Japanese Association of Educational Psychology 30.09.2006
Subjects
children
comparison analysis
developmental change
psychological function
“ibasho” (existential place)
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Summary:The present study examined the structure of the psychological function of “ibasho” (existential place), and developmental changes in existential place. Participants (234 elementary school students, 304 junior high school students, and 321 high school students) completed a questionnaire. Factor analysis of the data revealed 6 domains of the psychological function of “ibasho”: perceived acceptance, mental stability, freedom of action, thought and introspection, self-affirmative feeling, and freedom from others. When “ibasho” was classified into three categories according to the presence or absence of others, and the type of others (i. e., alone, with the family, and with friends), it was shown that the participants' selection of “ibasho” varied with increasing age. The discussion examined the characteristics of “ibasho” in relation to these 3 classifications and psychological function.
ISSN:0021-5015
2186-3075
DOI:10.5926/jjep1953.54.3_289