Social and Educational Psychology Laboratory

Scientific examinations into the human mind

Our laboratory conducts research related to social skill education for students ― from elementary school to university ― to foster their abilities at communication and smoothing out of interpersonal relationships. We are also conducting research on how to train children with developmental disorders, such as attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder to maintain smooth interpersonal relationships. We research civil engineering themes from psychological perspectives. The topics related to social psychology include investigation and analysis of psychological factors in evaluating landscapes, the exploration of ways to build consensus and surveys and education on disaster mitigation awareness.

College of Engineering Civil Engineering Urban Infrastructure and Environment
Faculty Name
OKADA, Yoshiko
Keyword
Teacher training courses,Educational program development,Career education

This lab is for this SDG activity:

  • 質の高い教育をみんなに
  • 住み続けられるまちづくりを

STUDY FIELDS

  • Educational psychology
  • Social psychology
  • Educational engineering

FOR SOCIETY

Education in social skills involves the development of the ability to understand problems in interpersonal relationships with the aim of resolving those problems and the explicit teaching of problem-solving skills. Research in social skills will lead to discovery of problem-solving skills that are usable in various fields throughout a person’s life.

RESEARCH THEMES

  • Development of simulation-style materials for imparting social skills
  • Measurements of social skills and emotional intelligence
  • Development of training programs to facilitate the understanding of one’s own emotions
  • Investigation and analysis of psychological factors in evaluating landscapes
  • Consensus-building methods that will enhance the sense of persuasion and satisfaction

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