著者
本元 小百合 山本 佑実 菅村 玄二
出版者
関西大学大学院心理学研究科
雑誌
関西大学心理学研究 (ISSN:21850070)
巻号頁・発行日
no.5, pp.29-38, 2014-03

We reviewed previous empirical research on skin sensations within the context of the embodied cognition or embodiment theory, and discussed its possible mechanisms and limitations. A number of studies have revealed that tactile and thermal sensations could influence one's cognition and behavior, especially in social context (e.g., trust, empathy, and helping). We argued that this was probably because physical contact is essentially associated with security and intimacy, since it develops interpersonal schemata in early and later developmental stages. Our basic idea may well be supported by ethological, evolutionary, developmental, and neurological perspectives. The methodological limitations, including issues of replicability and generalization, were discussed.
著者
山本 佑実 加藤 久美子 菅村 玄二
出版者
関西大学大学院心理学研究科
雑誌
関西大学心理学研究 (ISSN:21850070)
巻号頁・発行日
no.5, pp.39-49, 2014-03

What is the Japanese-specific prosocial behavior, if any? We attempted to articulate it in terms of the Buddhist Seven Practices of Giving: (a) bodily/behavioral, (b) seat-offering/letting-go, (c) house-offering/hospitality, (d) kind words-giving, (e) smiling, (f) tender looking, and (g) mental/compassionate practices. We argued with psychological evidence that the West-originated concept of prosociality refers basically to active overt behaviors toward others' welfare, whereas the Japanese prosociality involves one's subtle facial expressions and inner gentle attitudes. A possible underlying mechanism might well be theorized, based on Haruki's "alien reinforcement" theory, which can ably explain social behaviors especially in collective cultures.
著者
菅村 玄二
出版者
関西大学
雑誌
若手研究(スタートアップ)
巻号頁・発行日
2008

抑うつ時に,直立または後屈の姿勢をとると,抑うつが低減するが,前屈の姿勢では低減しなかった。また姿勢は変えずに,視線のみを変えると,下向きは正面や上向きに比べて,抑うつ気分を増加させた。さらに,前屈は直立や後傾姿勢と比べて,感情状態もネガティブにさせるだけでなく,前頭前野の賦活度も低下させることが判明した。将来的にはうつ予防やうつに対する臨床的技法につながりうる成果であるといえる。