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Degree Program in Gerontology (Master's Program)

Degree Program in Gerontology (Master's Program)

FY2025

full name	title	Chief Investigator
Yuki Mihara	Factors contributing to high marital satisfaction among post-middle-aged couples in long-term marriages: A qualitative study from the wife's perspective.	Hidehiro Sugisawa
Mikiko Osuga	The contemporary significance of hot spring therapy experiences for the elderly —A qualitative analysis of users at Sukayu and Tamagawa Onsen—	Hidehiro Sugisawa
Xie Kexin	Current status of elderly day care service utilization and mental health challenges for returnees of Japanese orphans left behind in China and their families.	Yomei Nakatani
Xiao Zehan	A qualitative study on the use of smartphones to promote interaction between the elderly and younger generations.	Hidehiro Sugisawa
Zhang Chenyu	A Study on the Reality of Young Carers in China: A Case Study of Hainan Province	Yomei Nakatani
Chen Youin	A Study on the Intentions and Influencing Factors of Elderly People in Urban China to Enter Nursing Homes: A Case Study of the Urban Area of Xinxiang City, Henan Province.	Yomei Nakatani
FANG MENG HSUAN	Satisfaction with dentures among the elderly in Taiwan and related factors: A study of elderly residents in Xindian District, New Taipei City.	Shuichiro Watanabe
Yuko Mizunaga	Regarding the involvement of speech-language pathologists in the decision-making process when introducing artificial hydration and nutritional supplements to the elderly.	Naoakira Niino
Tae-rak Lee	A study on disaster vulnerability in elderly individuals with disabilities in daily living activities: A comparative analysis of vulnerability dimensions at the scale item level.	Hidehiro Sugisawa

FY2024

full name	title	Chief Investigator
Katsukusu Shao	Care service needs and related factors for elderly outpatients in Henan Province, China. - Using Shogaoka City as an example -	Shuichiro Watanabe
Satoshi Sugano (*)	Research on real-ear measurement methods for appropriate hearing aid fitting in elderly individuals with hearing loss.	Shuichiro Watanabe
Zou Qingjuan	Psychosocial factors related to the participation of elderly people residing in paid senior living facilities in social activities	Hidehiro Sugisawa
Zhang Qi	Factors influencing the choice of caregiving methods for parents of only children	Hidehiro Sugisawa
Koji Ishizaki	The impact of care managers' financial literacy on supporting the daily financial management of elderly individuals with cognitive decline.	Yomei Nakatani
Tomomi Uchida	Research on the employment retention of foreign national care workers holding the "caregiving" residence status. —Through interview research—	Yomei Nakatani
Wang Hanlin	Current Status and Challenges of In-Hospital Care Staff Training in Comprehensive Medical Facilities in China —using a comprehensive medical facility in Qingdao, Shandong Province as an example—	Yomei Nakatani
WANG ZIQI	Health disparities based on income among elderly people residing in China	Hidehiro Sugisawa
Shigeta Law History	Changes in social skills before and after nursing clinical practice involving interaction with the elderly, and related factors.	Shuichiro Watanabe
Naohiro Furuya	The length of hospital stay after postoperative complications in elderly gastric and colorectal cancer patients who experienced postoperative complications. Relationship between the amount of rehabilitation provided and the frequency of implementation.	Naoakira Niino
Lee Amagiri	Research on social employment support for care workers in Yunnan Province, China - Focusing on support from government, communities, and workplaces -	Yomei Nakatani
Liu Lu	Intentions and related factors regarding the use of care services by the elderly and their children in rural areas near third-tier cities in China. —Taking a rural village near Langfang City, Hebei Province as an example—	Yomei Nakatani
*Please note that the academic papers (held in the library) are not available for viewing due to concerns about personal information.

2023

full name	title	Chief Investigator
Daiki Miyamoto	Problems and responses observed by ward nurses in managing heart failure in elderly heart failure patients at home	Shuichiro Watanabe
Sicong Wei	Resident satisfaction and related factors in senior citizen welfare communities (China's version of CCRC). —Using the example of Taikang House (Shenyuan) in Shanghai—	Yomei Nakatani
Kong Heung-yi	The reality of elderly people who shoplift due to mental illness and countermeasures.	Yomei Nakatani
Yueyang Zhou	The current state and challenges of the elderly care consultant system in China. —Using Shanghai's Pudong New Area as an example—	Yomei Nakatani
Yoko Fuse	Music therapy for elderly people who have difficulty interacting with others —An approach to care and life stories mediated by music—	Yomei Nakatani
Masako Kobayashi	Transcendence in old age as seen in the narratives of Zen monks —Qualitative research using SCAT—	Shuichiro Watanabe
Emperor Zhao	The effects of motivation for social activities on social activities among the elderly in China and related factors of motivation.	Hidehiro Sugisawa
Zhao Pengning	Development of an age discrimination experience scale for older adults and its impact on their lives.	Hidehiro Sugisawa
Wan Jie	A study on the effects of VR travel on improving the quality of life (QOL) of elderly Chinese people. - Using randomized controlled trials -	Shuichiro Watanabe
Mizuno Kazunari	Factors related to smartphone use among the elderly —Application of the transtheoretical model—	Hidehiro Sugisawa
LIN WEN	A study on the awareness of parents of only children in urban areas of China regarding future caregiving preparations. - Using Guangzhou as an example -	Yomei Nakatani

2022

full name	title	Chief Investigator
Takeshi Ikeguchi	Elucidating the transition process of career changes before and after retirement. -Targeting individuals with experience in white-collar positions at large corporations-	Hidehiro Sugisawa
Measures	Examining factors related to the level of participation in learning activities among senior university students in China. – Focusing on aspects of social participation and lifelong learning –	Yomei Nakatani
Xu Jiapei	The impact of pet ownership on loneliness among elderly people living alone in China	Hidehiro Sugisawa
Gu Yuekei	The impact of relationships with grandchildren on subjective well-being among elderly Chinese.	Hidehiro Sugisawa
Xu Fangchenzi	Factors related to the use and willingness to use home-based services for the elderly in rural China - Using Hangzhou as an example -	Yomei Nakatani
Cho Kin'etsu	A study on factors influencing awareness and use of advance care planning among the elderly in urban areas of China. - Focusing on elderly people with chronic diseases -	Yomei Nakatani
Tetsuya Negishi	The effect of going to bed within two hours of dinner on the 3-year change in HbA1c in older people living in rural areas. - Characteristics by HbA1c level and age group -	Shuichiro Watanabe
Hiroki Hoshino	Examination of maximum standing time by method of excretion among residents of nursing homes for the elderly.	Naoakira Niino
LIU SIYU	The impact of family support and self-efficacy on ICT use among the elderly	Hidehiro Sugisawa

The above-mentioned prior papers