「居場所」概念と日本文化の関連について

Abstract

The present study was performed to examine the relationship between the concept of "Ibasho" and Japanese culture. Through consideration of the symptoms of anthropophobia and the concept of "Amae, " we found that for Japanese the group in which one can experience "we-feeling" or some collective is important to establish the sense of "I." These relationships are called "relative" or "inner" in Japanese and the affection of "Amae" is a feature of them. In addition, in these relationships, people are related to each other in the ethics of "place." Considering the history of the concept of "Ibasho, " the places where children not attending school can stay in safety have been called "Ibasho." We regard school non-attendance as the loss of the place where one can be related to others in the mood of "Amae, " in which one can feel safe and establish the sense of "I." For these Japanese cultural backgrounds, the concept of "Ibasho" has current psychological meaning. Future research topics are presented.