Research areas

Research Area 2

We conduct research on testing approaches that measure skills to start and maintain interpersonal relationships, such as communication skills and teamwork skills.

So far we have tried to develop interpersonal comprehension tests using videos, as well as to measure teamwork skills using computer graphics and shyness through the Implicit Association Test (IAT). A common point among these test methods is that we are taking approaches not to let the test-takers realize what ability is being measured. In other words, we are trying to break away from the traditional method that makes test-takers use a piece of paper and a pencil to answer questions on a scale.
In addition, we focus on the measurement contents and methods of the Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC) conducted by the OECD. We try to measure teamwork skills as a part of this approach. In regards to teamwork skills, we not only measure these skills but also develop training programs that can enhance and develop them.
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intent

We conduct basic research on the development of testing approaches that measure abilities to start and maintain human relationships, as well as communication skills, teamwork skills, and career formation skills. Our basic research also covers the creation of test problem databases and the measurement of these. Moreover, we aim to develop the measurement of social skills, taking into consideration the development stages and abilities of children. Moreover, based on the measurement results, we will continue to make proposals for training and educational programs that can further enhance and develop the ability of individuals.

dissertation

2022/09/17

The 68th Annual Conference of the Japanese Group Dynamics Association
Presentation Report
"A Comparison between Candidate and Interviewer Focus in Online Interviews"

The 68th Annual Conference of the Japanese Group Dynamics Association was held online from September 17 to 18, 2022. Although COVID-19 situation seems to be settling down recently, many academic meetings are still held online. This conference was also held online following last year.   I have been studying on “skill development for online interview” with researchers, Saw...

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2022/09/14

The 63rd Annual Conference of the Japanese Society of Social Psychology
Presentation Report
"Examination of Interpersonal Situation Japanese Undergraduate Students Feel Uncomfortable - through Quantitative Text Analysis"

I gave a presentation at the 63rd Annual Conference of the Japanese Society of Social Psychology held at Kyoto Tachibana University from September 14 to 15 2022. Since 2020, as COVID-19 had spread widely, we didn’t have any chance to see each other face to face at academic meetings. This year I could finally meet old colleagues in-person, and I felt the enthusiasm that I couldn’t h...

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report

2011/09/18

Report on the 52nd Congress of the Japanese Society of Social Psychology:
Oral presentation 15: "E-Networking"

 We made an oral presentation on the validity of measuring teamwork skills and on understanding team structure at the 52nd Congress of the Japanese Society of Social Psychology , held from September 18-19, 2011, at Nagoya University. We also participated in a session on responses of Internet surveys.  In the "E-Networking" session, reports were made on Internet-based surveys and research us...

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2011/09/18

Report on the 52nd Congress of the Japanese Society of Social Psychology:
Oral presentation 15: "E-Networking"

We made an oral presentation on the validity of measuring teamwork skills and on understanding team structure at the 52nd Congress of the Japanese Society of Social Psychology , held from September 18-19, 2011, at Nagoya University. We also participated in a session on responses of Internet surveys.  In the "E-Networking" session, reports were made on Internet-based surveys and research usi...

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Columns and Reports

2012/12/19

Measuring the Degree of Shyness

Atsushi Aikawa, Ph.D., CRET Board of Directors   There are two types of people: those who get very shy when speaking to a person of the opposite sex or giving a presentation to a large audience, and those who don't. What are the differences between them?   If we want to clarify the characteristics of each individual, I thought we need to measure the degree of each person'...

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This laboratory conducts research on test evaluation and analysis. We also perform joint research and exchange programs with overseas testing research institutes.







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This laboratory conducts research on the foundation of computer-based testing, and basic research on media and recognition, as well as applied and practical research
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