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YASUI Hidehito

Department / Course Ritsumeikan University Graduate School Graduate School of Human Science Major in Human Science

Job

Academic background
2018/04/01～	Ritsumeikan University

Present specialized field
Educational psychology, Special needs education, Others

Qualification and license
2018/01/01	school psychologysts
2019/10/08	certified public psychologist
2021/12/10	GuidanceCounselor

Teaching Assistant
2018/09/27 2019/01/17
2019/09/26 2020/01/16
2019/09/30 2020/01/13

Skills
Psychology
SocialWork

Free Entry
多様性を尊重する社会の実現に向けて～発達障がい当事者である対人援助職の就労継続要因の探求～近年、ニューロダイバーシティの概念が広まり、発達障がいを個性の一つとして捉える視点が注目されています。しかし、職場における理解や適切な支援はまだ十分とは言えません。特に対人援助職は、高度なコミュニケーション能力や柔軟な対応が求められる分野であり、発達障がいの特性を持つ人々にとっては挑戦的な職種と考えられがちです。本研究は、この固定観念に一石を投じるものです。発達障がいの診断を受けながらも、対人援助職として活躍し続けている方々に焦点を当て、その就労継続要因を明らかにすることを目指しています。筆者自身も発達障がいの当事者であり、公認心理師、精神保健福祉士、臨床発達心理士として活躍しています。この独自の立場を活かし、当事者と支援者の双方の視点から、バランスの取れた考察を行います。研究では、自己理解と他者理解、感情のコントロール、適切な境界線の設定、専門職としての使命感など、就労継続に寄与する要因を質的調査によって探ります。これらの知見は、発達障がいのある人々の職業選択の幅を広げるだけでなく、職場における多様性の受容と活用にも貢献するでしょう。究極的には、個々人の特性が尊重され、誰もが自分らしく働ける社会の実現を目指しています。本研究が、そのような共生社会への一歩となることを願っています。

Self and Research introduction
Towards a Society that Embraces Neurodiversity ~ Exploring Factors Contributing to Long-term Employment of Neurodivergent Professionals in Human Services ~ In recent years, the concept of neurodiversity has gained traction, promoting the view of neurodevelopmental differences as natural variations in human cognition. However, workplace understanding and appropriate support for neurodivergent individuals remain insufficient. This is particularly true in human services professions, which are often perceived as challenging for those with neurodevelopmental differences due to the high demands on communication skills and adaptability. This research aims to challenge such preconceptions. We focus on professionals diagnosed with neurodevelopmental differences who have successfully maintained long-term careers in human services. As a researcher who is both neurodivergent and a qualified psychologist, psychiatric social worker, and clinical developmental psychologist, I bring a unique perspective to this study, balancing insights from both the neurodivergent and neurotypical viewpoints. Through qualitative research, we will explore factors contributing to sustained employment, including self-awareness and understanding of others, emotional regulation, appropriate boundary setting, and professional dedication. These findings are expected not only to broaden career options for neurodivergent individuals but also to contribute to workplace diversity and inclusion. Our hypothesis suggests that successful long-term employment for neurodivergent professionals in human services may be attributed to: 1. Strong self-awareness and understanding of others 2. Effective emotional regulation 3. Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries in relationships 4. Professional commitment to client growth Ultimately, this research aspires to contribute to the realization of a society where individual characteristics are respected and everyone can work authentically. We hope this study will be a step towards creating a more inclusive society that values neurodiversity in the workplace.