This
study provides an overview of the current landscape of applied cognitive
sciences in Japan, particularly emphasizing research aims and methods. While
numerous academic associations dedicated to basic and applied cognitive
sciences regularly publish journals, most Japanese studies tend to be
domestically focused and primarily published in Japanese. Within this context,
we highlight three lesser-known yet potentially intriguing studies for
international researchers: a false confession model by Hamada, a replication of
an actual witness situation by Itsukushima, and a project addressing
interviewing procedures for child witnesses by Naka. Additionally, we pinpoint
two critical challenges in Japanese applied cognitive sciences—linguistic and
social constraints in applied research—emphasizing the necessity to overcome
these hurdles to advance applied cognitive research in Japan.
References
[1]
Fulcher, G. (2004). Litigation-Induced Trauma Sensitisation (LITS)—A Potential Negative Outcome of the Process of Litigation. Psychiatry, Psychology and Law, 11, 79-86. https://doi.org/10.1375/pplt.2004.11.1.79
[2]
Hamada, S. (1992). Jihaku no kenkyū: Torishiraberu mono to torishiraberareru mono no shinteki kōzu. San'ichi Shobō. https://www.amazon.com/Jihaku-kenkyū-Torishiraberu-torishiraberareru-shinteki/dp/4380922111/ref=sr_1_6?crid=3JNT3EBM6K0FJ&keywords=Sumio+Hamada&qid=1658188573&s=books&sprefix=sumio+hamada,stripbooks-intl-ship,1088&sr=1-6
[3]
Itsukushima, Y. (2014). A Psychological Examination of the Accuracy of Witness T’s Statements in the Iizuka Case. Japanese Journal of Law and Psychology, 14, 17-28. https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jjlawpsychology/14/1/14_KJ00010078002/_pdf/-char/ja
[4]
Kato, T., Baba, M., Tabata, N., Shimoda, S., Fukuda, M., & Okubo, N. (2013). Evaluation of “Japanese Journal of Psychology” Using Citation Analysis. Shinrigaku Kenkyu, 84, 146-155. https://doi.org/10.4992/jjpsy.84.146 https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jjpsy/84/2/84_146/_pdf/-char/ja
[5]
Lamb, M. E., Orbach, Y., Hershkowitz, I., Esplin, P. W., & Horowitz, D. (2007). A Structured Forensic Interview Protocol Improves the Quality and Informativeness of Investigative Interviews with Children: A Review of Research Using the NICHD Investigative Interview Protocol. Child Abuse & Neglect, 31, 1201-1231. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chiabu.2007.03.021
[6]
Loftus, E. F., & Palmer, J. C. (1974). Reconstruction of Automobile Destruction: An Example of the Interaction between Language and Memory. Journal of Verbal Learning and Verbal Behavior, 13, 585-589. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0022-5371(74)80011-3
[7]
Naka, M. (2012). Effect of Interview Techniques on Children’s Eyewitness Reports and Subsequent Memories of a Viewed Event. Shinrigaku Kenkyu, 83, 303-313. https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jjpsy/83/4/83_303/_pdf/-char/ja https://doi.org/10.4992/jjpsy.83.303
[8]
Uchida, A., & Mori, K. (2018). Detection and Treatment of Fake Math-Dislikes among Japanese Junior High School Students. International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, 16, 1115-1126. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10763-017-9825-3 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10763-017-9825-3
