Socialization of behavior and reorganization of the behavioral environment
Caregivers intersubjectively regulate the regularity of children’s behavior from birth (Malloch & Trevarthen 2009) and socialize their behavior. In the process, children acquire behaviors that reflect the history and culture of their society, while at the same time updating and revising their historical-cultural framework.
Research Areas and Issues / Contents
Botswana: Reorganization of “Health” in the context of settlement and agglomeration (Resettlement) / Transformation of Children’s Hygiene Behavior
Namibia: Restructuring of “Inter-ethnic Relations” with the revival of traditional authority (Inter-ethnic negotiations) / Dietary changes due to agricultural and weaning recommendations
Cameroon: Restructuring of “Ecological Knowledge” with the introduction of natural resource management policies (Division of tropical rainforest) / Temporary childcare and multi-person care during subsistence activities
Core member
- Co-Investigator: Taro Yamauchi (Professor, Department of Health Sciences, School of Medicine, Hokkaido University)
- Co-Investigator: Kazuhide Hashiya (Professor, Graduate School of Human-Environment Studies, Kyushu University)
- Collaborating Researcher: Hidenori Harada (Associate Professor, ASAFAS, Kyoto University)
- Collaborating Researcher: Yuichiro Fujioka (Associate Professor, Graduate School of Integrated Sciences for Global Society, Kyushu University)