著者

柴田 博仁 大村 賢悟 土岐 一貴 藤木 武史

出版者

社団法人 日本印刷学会

雑誌

日本印刷学会誌 (ISSN:09143319)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.59, no.1, pp.14-26, 2022 (Released:2022-03-15)

参考文献数

33

被引用文献数

1

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This study aims to develop a valid and reliable questionnaire to evaluate the personal ability to use handwriting skills in everyday life and the workplace. The sample comprised 1,065 office workers who responded to a questionnaire, which was designed to understand how they use handwriting, how they understand the effect of handwriting, and how they select stationery to write. Factor analysis revealed the following seven factors: (1) communication through handwritten messages, (2) utilization of diagrams and illustrations, (3) affinity for pen and paper, (4) usage of various writing tools, (5) affinity for their own handwriting characters, (6) note-taking skills, and (7) understanding the value of handwriting skills. Based on the analysis, we developed a “handwriting ability scale,” which consists of the seven subscales. We also analyzed how the handwriting ability score differs according to gender, age, academic qualifications, and occupation. We believe this scale can be used to promote the use of handwriting and as a marketing tool for selling stationery products.