Chapter 2: Nation and Society · Chapter 2: Nation and Society 1. Attitudes toward own nation (1)...

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Chapter 2: Nation and Society 1. Attitudes toward own nation (1) What young people can be proud of about thier country

Q21. Are you proud of your country in any way? If so, please choose as many of the following

as apply. (Please choose all that apply.)

When asked about what about their country made them proud, the top response given by

Japanese youth was “Public safety” (46.7%). This was followed by “Historical and cultural

heritage” (45.7%), “Culture and arts” (38.8%), and “Country’s natural environment and resources”

(34.1%).

A comparison of the seven countries shows that the top 3 responses in the Republic of Korea

were “Historical and cultural heritage” (54.6%), “Public safety” (41.6%), and “Culture and arts”

(40.2%).

In the USA, the order was “Science and technology” (35.2%), “Sports” (34.2%), and “Historical

and cultural heritage” (33.1%); in the UK, “Historical and cultural heritage” (42.3%), “Sports”

(30.2%), and “Culture and arts” (28.2%).

In Germany the order was “Standard of living” (40.8%), “Science and technology” (37.0%), and

“Educational standards” (32.9%); in France, “Historical and cultural heritage” (45.9%), “Culture

and arts” (38.1%), and “Standard of living” (33.8%); and in Sweden, “Country’s natural

environment and resources” (47.7%), “Standard of living” (42.5%), and “Historical and cultural

heritage” (36.4%).

For Japanese youth, a comparison with the survey in 2013 reveals that the top 3 responses

were no different from this time. Lower percentages were observed this time for the responses

“Public safety” (-10.5 points), “Science and technology” (-9.6 points), “Standard of living” (-9.1

points), “Historical and cultural heritage” (-6.9 points), and “Free and peaceful society” (-5.0

points).

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Japan Republic of KoreaU.S.A U.K Germany France Sweden 2013 Survey

(n=1,134) (n=1,064) (n=1,063) (n=1,051) (n=1,049) (n=1,060) (n=1,051) (n=1,175)

Historical and cultural heritage 45.7 54.6 33.1 42.3 23.9 45.9 36.4 52.6

Country’s natural environment andresources

34.1 27.5 23.7 27.0 31.1 24.3 47.7 34.0

Culture and arts 38.8 40.2 27.8 28.2 26.1 38.1 26.9 41.2

Religion 4.1 4.9 21.9 11.7 10.5 8.6 12.1 2.9

Sports 21.8 27.5 34.2 30.2 26.8 28.4 29.9 18.2

Science and technology 27.6 37.0 35.2 24.7 37.0 21.2 31.9 37.2

Educational standards 11.8 25.3 21.3 22.5 32.9 12.7 36.3 14.4

Possibility of development in thefuture

7.3 14.3 24.1 16.7 18.1 8.9 31.4 7.1

Standard of living 18.0 16.0 30.1 22.1 40.8 33.8 42.5 27.1

Social welfare 9.6 14.8 13.1 14.5 30.6 18.2 29.7 7.6

Social stability (State of the societyto be in a steady condition, without

drastic fluctuation)14.1 11.9 15.4 12.5 18.9 14.2 24.1 16.3

Feeling of unity among the citizens 5.4 13.2 13.5 9.5 8.6 7.9 11.1 8.6

Public safety 46.7 41.6 16.3 16.8 22.8 8.8 25.3 57.2

Free and peaceful society 18.9 16.2 22.7 19.8 19.7 19.5 26.3 23.9

International assertiveness (Has aninfluence upon the world)

4.1 5.9 14.6 10.9 14.1 13.6 7.7 4.9

Other 1.9 1.6 2.0 1.0 1.6 0.5 2.5 2.0

There is nothing that I can be proud of 8.0 7.0 6.1 7.1 5.5 9.7 3.6 3.5

Don’t know 11.4 6.7 10.2 12.8 8.2 9.1 8.8 10.8

（％）

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(2) Pride in and service to own country

Q22. How do you feel about the statements about to be given? Please answer yes or no for each.

(Please choose one for each.)

(a) I am proud of being a citizen of my country 61.2% of Japanese youth responded “Yes” (“I am proud of being a citizen of my country”).

For Japanese youth, a comparison with the survey in 2013 reveals that the “Yes” response

percentage was 9.2 points lower this time.

A comparison of the seven countries shows that the “Yes” response percentage was highest in

the USA (80.4%). This was followed by Sweden (77.7%), UK (75.6%), France (73.8%), Germany

(66.5%), Japan (61.2%), and the Republic of Korea (53.1%).

（％）

Yes

61.2

70.4

No

15.4

8.3

Don’t know

23.4

21.3

2018 Survey(n=1134)

2013 Survey(n=1175)

（％）

Yes

61.2

53.1

80.4

75.6

66.5

73.8

77.7

No

15.4

19.6

10.4

12.9

17.3

13.8

11.0

Don’t know

23.4

27.3

9.1

11.4

16.1

12.5

11.2

Japan(n=1134)

Republic ofKorea(n=1064)

U.S.A(n=1063)

U.K(n=1051)

Germany(n=1049)

France(n=1060)

Sweden(n=1051)

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(b) I would like to do something to serve my country 47.8% of Japanese youth responded “Yes” (“I would like to do something to serve my country”).

For Japanese youth, a comparison with the survey in 2013 reveals that the “Yes” response

percentage was 6.7 points lower this time.

A comparison of the seven countries shows that the “Yes” response percentage was over 50%

in Sweden (57.1%), Germany (54.0%), and France (53.2%).

（％）

Yes

47.8

54.5

No

21.4

13.4

Don’t know

30.8

32.2

2018 Survey(n=1134)

2013 Survey(n=1175)

（％）

Yes

47.8

38.7

45.3

40.5

54.0

53.2

57.1

No

21.4

32.5

29.3

32.7

22.0

21.5

16.2

Don’t know

30.8

28.8

25.4

26.7

24.0

25.3

26.7

Japan(n=1134)


U.S.A(n=1063)

U.K(n=1051)

Germany(n=1049)

France(n=1060)

Sweden(n=1051)

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(3) Degree of interest in politics

Q23. How interested are you in the current political affairs of your nation? (Please choose

one.)

When asked about their degree of interest in politics, the top response given by Japanese youth

was ‘I am interested’ (Total of “I am very interested” + “I am kind of interested”): 43.5%.

For Japanese youth, a comparison with the survey in 2013 reveals that the ‘I am interested’

(Total) response percentage was 6.6 points lower this time.

A comparison of the seven countries shows that ‘I am interested’ (Total) response percentage

was given most in Germany (70.6%). This was followed by the USA (64.9%), UK (58.9%), France

(57.5%), Sweden (57.1%), the Republic of Korea (53.9%), and Japan (43.5%).

（％）

43.5 47.0

50.1 42.6

I am not

interested

（Total)

I am interested

（Total)I am very interested

12.2

9.5

I am kind of interested

31.3

40.6

I am not very interested

26.8

25.6

I am not interested

20.2

16.9

Don’t know

9.5

7.3

2018Survey(n=1134)

2013Survey(n=1175)

（％）

43.5 47.0

53.9 37.6

64.9 29.4

58.9 36.3

70.6 27.5

57.5 38.5

57.1 40.2

I am notinterested

（Total)

I aminterested

（Total)I am very interested

12.2

15.2

32.8

21.7

25.7

21.4

21.9

I am kind of interested

31.3

38.6

32.1

37.2

44.9

36.1

35.2

I am not very interested

26.8

25.3

16.8

20.4

19.2

22.7

25.9

I am not interested

20.2

12.3

12.6

16.0

8.3

15.8

14.3

Don’t know

9.5

8.6

5.6

4.8

1.9

4.0

2.8

Japan(n=1134)


U.S.A(n=1063)

U.K(n=1051)

Germany(n=1049)

France(n=1060)

Sweden(n=1051)

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(4) Involvement in the public policy decision-making process

Q24. How do you feel about the following opinions? Please give the one answer that applies

for each. (Please choose one for each.)

When Japanese youth were asked about their involvement in the public policy decision-making

process, the highest ‘I agree’ (Total of “I agree” + “I kind of agree”) response percentage was

given for “Children’s and young people’s opinions should be listened to in regard to public policy

and programs for children and young people” (69.5%). This was followed by “As an individual, I

don’t have the power to influence government decisions” (58.5%) and “I want to be involved in

resolving social issues for the betterment of society” (42.2%).

For Japanese youth, a comparison with the survey in 2013 reveals that for “I don’t want to get

involved in matters pertaining to society because they are complicated” the ‘I agree’ (Total)

response score was 5.4 points higher this time. In contrast, for “I want to proactively participate in

the decision making process as an individual with the future of the country and community at

heart” the ‘I don’t agree’ (Total of “I don’t really agree” + “I don’t agree”) response percentage was

6.7 points higher. For “I want to be involved in resolving social issues for the betterment of

society” the ‘I don’t agree’ (Total) response score was 6.0 points higher this time.

Q24. (a) I want to be involved in resolving social issues for the betterment of society

Q24. (b) I want to proactively participate in the decision making process as an individual with the

future of the country and community at heart

（％）

I agree

（Total)

I don’t agree

（Total)

42.2 43.6

44.3 37.6

I agree

10.8

8.1

I kind of agree

31.5

36.3

I don’t really agree

24.6

25.1

I don’t agree

19.0

12.5

Don’t know

14.2

18.0

2018Survey(n=1134)

2013Survey(n=1175)

（％）

I agree

（Total)

I don’t agree

（Total)

33.2 53.2

35.4 46.5

I agree

9.0

7.7

I kind of agree

24.3

27.7


31.5

31.1

I don’t agree

21.7

15.3

Don’t know

13.6

18.1

2018Survey(n=1134)

2013Survey(n=1175)

（％）

I agree

（Total)

I don’t agree

（Total)

42.2 43.6

33.2 53.2

38.8 45.5

69.5 19.5

32.5 51.0

36.6 48.0

58.5 29.2

I agree

10.8

9.0

7.8

31.6

8.5

8.9

25.7

I kind of agree

31.5

24.3

31.0

37.9

24.0

27.7

32.7


24.6

31.5

29.8

13.0

28.9

30.3

19.8

I don’t agree

19.0

21.7

15.7

6.5

22.0

17.6

9.4

Don’t know

14.2

13.6

15.7

11.0

16.6

15.4

12.3

I want to be involved in resolving social issues for thebetterment of society(n=1134)

I want to proactively participate in the decision makingprocess as an individual with the future of the country

and community at heart(n=1134)

It is good that experts discuss and decide on publicpolicy and programs(n=1134)

Children's and young people's opinions should belistened to in regard to public policy and programs for

children and young people(n=1134)

My participation may be the catalyst for some changein social phenomena that I want changed(n=1134)

I don’t want to get involved in matters pertaining to society because they are complicated(n=1134)

As an individual, I don’t have the power to influence government decisions(n=1134)

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Q24. (c) It is good that experts discuss and decide on public policy and programs

Q24. (d) Children’s and young people’s opinions should be listened to in regard to public policy

and programs for children and young people

Q24. (e) My participation may be the catalyst for some change in social phenomena that I want

changed

Q24. (f) I don’t want to get involved in matters pertaining to society because they are complicated

Q24. (g) As an individual, I don’t have the power to influence government decisions

（％）

I agree

（Total)

I don’t agree

（Total)

38.8 45.5

36.8 43.7

I agree

7.8

6.8

I kind of agree

31.0

30.0


29.8

28.4

I don’t agree

15.7

15.3

Don’t know

15.7

19.5

2018Survey(n=1134)

2013Survey(n=1175)

（％）

I agree

（Total)

I don’t agree

（Total)

69.5 19.5

67.7 17.5

I agree

31.6

25.0

I kind of agree

37.9

42.7


13.0

12.3

I don’t agree

6.5

5.2

Don’t know

11.0

14.7

2018Survey(n=1134)

2013Survey(n=1175)

（％）

I agree

（Total)

I don’t agree

（Total)

32.5 51.0

30.2 51.1

I agree

8.5

6.1

I kind of agree

24.0

24.1


28.9

29.9

I don’t agree

22.0

21.2

Don’t know

16.6

18.7

2018Survey(n=1134)

2013Survey(n=1175)

（％）

I agree

（Total)

I don’t agree

（Total)

36.6 48.0

31.2 50.6

I agree

8.9

6.4

I kind of agree

27.7

24.9


30.3

32.6

I don’t agree

17.6

18.0

Don’t know

15.4

18.1

2018Survey(n=1134)

2013Survey(n=1175)

（％）

I agree

（Total)

I don’t agree

（Total)

58.5 29.2

61.2 24.3

I agree

25.7

27.6

I kind of agree

32.7

33.6


19.8

18.4

I don’t agree

9.4

5.9

Don’t know

12.3

14.6

2018Survey(n=1134)

2013Survey(n=1175)

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[By country]

Q24. (a) I want to be involved in resolving social issues for the betterment of society

Q24. (b) I want to proactively participate in the decision making process as an individual with the

future of the country and community at heart

Q24. (c) It is good that experts discuss and decide on public policy and programs

（％）

I agree（Total)

I don’t agree（Total)

42.2 43.6

68.4 24.8

72.6 20.0

63.7 25.2

75.5 17.4

56.9 32.5

56.9 34.7

I agree

10.8

29.9

43.9

32.4

30.3

26.5

26.0

I kind of agree

31.5

38.5

28.7

31.3

45.2

30.4

30.9


24.6

18.5

14.2

18.2

13.0

22.4

25.9

I don’t agree

19.0

6.3

5.8

7.0

4.5

10.2

8.8

Don’t know

14.2

6.8

7.3

11.0

7.1

10.6

8.4

Japan(n=1134)


U.S.A(n=1063)

U.K(n=1051)

Germany(n=1049)

France(n=1060)

Sweden(n=1051)

（％）

I agree（Total)


33.2 53.2

60.0 31.9

69.6 24.2

61.6 27.9

54.5 37.9

56.4 33.7

47.0 42.5

I agree

9.0

22.1

29.8

22.1

18.2

19.1

16.3

I kind of agree

24.3

37.9

39.8

39.5

36.3

37.4

30.7


31.5

22.0

16.5

18.8

26.4

22.8

28.2

I don’t agree

21.7

9.9

7.7

9.0

11.5

10.8

14.4

Don’t know

13.6

8.2

6.2

10.6

7.5

9.9

10.5

Japan(n=1134)


U.S.A(n=1063)

U.K(n=1051)

Germany(n=1049)

France(n=1060)

Sweden(n=1051)

（％）

I agree（Total)


38.8 45.5

71.1 22.6

74.1 18.3

65.7 24.2

63.8 29.3

62.1 26.3

58.7 30.1

I agree

7.8

30.8

36.5

26.1

21.5

20.9

21.5

I kind of agree

31.0

40.2

37.6

39.7

42.2

41.1

37.2


29.8

17.5

13.5

19.2

21.6

19.3

23.4

I don’t agree

15.7

5.1

4.7

4.9

7.6

7.0

6.7

Don’t know

15.7

6.4

7.6

10.1

7.0

11.6

11.2

Japan(n=1134)


U.S.A(n=1063)

U.K(n=1051)

Germany(n=1049)

France(n=1060)

Sweden(n=1051)

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Q24. (d) Children’s and young people’s opinions should be listened to in regard to public policy

and programs for children and young people

Q24. (e) My participation may be the catalyst for some change in social phenomena that I want

changed

Q24. (f) I don’t want to get involved in matters pertaining to society because they are complicated

（％）

I agree（Total)


69.5 19.5

80.6 13.8

79.0 15.7

77.4 16.1

78.4 17.8

73.7 19.1

75.2 19.3

I agree

31.6

43.9

45.1

38.6

41.0

32.8

37.9

I kind of agree

37.9

36.7

34.0

38.7

37.4

40.8

37.3


13.0

10.4

9.6

11.4

12.6

12.0

14.1

I don’t agree

6.5

3.4

6.1

4.7

5.2

7.1

5.2

Don’t know

11.0

5.5

5.3

6.6

3.8

7.3

5.5

Japan(n=1134)


U.S.A(n=1063)

U.K(n=1051)

Germany(n=1049)

France(n=1060)

Sweden(n=1051)

（％）

I agree（Total)


32.5 51.0

47.3 39.8

63.1 26.3

54.9 30.6

51.1 39.1

50.6 37.1

46.8 33.3

I agree

8.5

16.8

32.5

20.8

18.1

17.5

16.5

I kind of agree

24.0

30.5

30.6

34.1

33.0

33.1

30.4


28.9

26.8

19.3

22.1

26.8

24.6

24.3

I don’t agree

22.0

13.1

7.1

8.6

12.3

12.5

9.0

Don’t know

16.6

12.9

10.5

14.5

9.8

12.4

19.9

Japan(n=1134)


U.S.A(n=1063)

U.K(n=1051)

Germany(n=1049)

France(n=1060)

Sweden(n=1051)

（％）

I agree（Total)


36.6 48.0

38.9 51.5

48.7 40.7

44.1 43.2

38.5 51.3

40.8 45.2

32.1 55.6

I agree

8.9

12.7

20.9

16.9

11.6

15.8

10.7

I kind of agree

27.7

26.2

27.8

27.2

26.9

25.1

21.4


30.3

26.7

19.8

25.1

29.2

25.8

29.1

I don’t agree

17.6

24.8

20.9

18.1

22.1

19.3

26.5

Don’t know

15.4

9.6

10.5

12.7

10.2

14.0

12.4

Japan(n=1134)


U.S.A(n=1063)

U.K(n=1051)

Germany(n=1049)

France(n=1060)

Sweden(n=1051)

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Q24. (g) As an individual, I don’t have the power to influence government decisions

（％）

I agree（Total)


58.5 29.2

53.2 37.0

54.8 35.1

59.6 30.3

57.4 36.2

59.2 31.5

41.1 47.9

I agree

25.7

23.5

25.4

25.8

23.5

27.8

17.6

I kind of agree

32.7

29.7

29.4

33.8

33.8

31.4

23.5


19.8

22.1

20.2

19.9

23.4

20.0

28.1

I don’t agree

9.4

14.9

14.9

10.4

12.9

11.5

19.8

Don’t know

12.3

9.8

10.1

10.2

6.4

9.2

11.0

Japan(n=1134)


U.S.A(n=1063)

U.K(n=1051)

Germany(n=1049)

France(n=1060)

Sweden(n=1051)

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Analysis: Attitudes about engagement in society

For Japanese youth, a comparison with the survey in 2013 reveals that for “I want to be involved

in resolving social issues for the betterment of society” the ‘I don’t agree’ (Total of “I don’t really

agree” + “I don’t agree”) response score was 6.0 points higher this time (see page 74).

A breakdown by gender of the 2018 study results indicates that the ‘I agree’ (Total of “I agree” +

“I kind of agree”) response percentage was higher among males than females.

A comparison with the data of the 2013 study shows that for “Under no circumstances is bullying

permissible” the ‘I agree’ (Total) response percentage has seen no major change (See page 50).

In contrast, for “One should help people in need of help regardless of whether requested to do

so” the ‘I agree’ (Total) response percentage was 5.7 points lower this time (See page 51).

Those answering ‘I agree’ (Total) to “Under no circumstances is bullying permissible” and “One

should help people in need of help regardless of whether requested to do so” tended to indicate a

greater desire for involvement in resolving social issues.

（％）

I agree

10.8

15.1

5.9

3.6

10.9

0.0

I kind of agree

31.5

31.7

36.9

27.4

15.2

16.7


24.6

23.5

26.6

38.1

19.6

9.3

I don’t agree

19.0

17.0

18.4

17.9

41.3

27.8

Don’t know

14.2

12.7

12.2

13.1

13.0

46.3

ＴＯＴＡＬ(n=1134)

I agree(n=630)

I kind of agree(n=320)

I don’t really agree(n=84)

I don’t agree(n=46)

Don’t know(n=54)

Q24（a). I want to be involved in resolving social issues

Q8. Social norms （a) Under no

circumstances is bullying permissible


（％）

I agree

10.8

14.1

7.6

I kind of agree

31.5

35.6

27.6


24.6

20.4

28.6

I don’t agree

19.0

16.6

21.2

Don’t know

14.2

13.4

15.0


Male(n=554)

Female(n=580)

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* Significance level<.05, ** Significance level<.01

* “Don’t know” excluded from calculations.

In addition, higher percentages of those who answered ‘I am satisfied’ (Total of “I am satisfied” +

“I am more or less satisfied”) for “Degree of satisfaction with friends” or ‘Have interactions with

people from other countries’ (Total of “I currently have interactions with people from other

countries” + “I have previously had interactions with people from other countries”) tended to agree

with the statement about wanting to be involved in resolving social issues for the betterment of

society.

Correlation to “ Q24. (a) I want to be involved in resolving social issues for the betterment of society” Q8. Social norms (a) Under no circumstances is bullying permissible

.15 **

Q8. Social norms (c) One should help people in need of help regardless of whether requested to do so

.23 **

（％）

I agree

10.8

19.6

11.0

7.6

6.5

4.5

I kind of agree

31.5

37.8

36.4

31.3

21.7

15.9


24.6

17.2

27.3

30.5

39.1

18.6

I don’t agree

19.0

17.2

15.2

21.4

21.7

27.7

Don’t know

14.2

8.1

10.2

9.2

10.9

33.2


I am satisfied(n=209)

I am more or less satisfied(n=528)

I am not really satisfied(n=131)

I am not satisfied(n=46)

I have no such person・Don’t know(n=220)


Q10. Degree of satisfaction with friends

Q8. Social norms （e) One should help

people in need of help regardless of

whether requested to do so


（％）

I agree

10.8

22.4

8.3

7.2

9.1

1.3

I kind of agree

31.5

34.6

37.4

25.6

18.2

9.3


24.6

15.9

28.7

31.9

16.9

12.0

I don’t agree

19.0

15.0

14.0

24.2

41.6

29.3

Don’t know

14.2

12.2

11.5

11.1

14.3

48.0


I agree(n=246)

I kind of agree(n=529)

I don’t really agree(n=207)

I don’t agree(n=77)

Don’t know(n=75)

81

* Significance level<.05, ** Significance level<.01

* “Don’t know” excluded from calculations.

Higher percentages of those who answered that they are volunteering (Total of “I am currently

engaged in volunteer activities” and “I have previously volunteered”) tended to answer ‘I agree’

(Total of “I agree” and “I kind of agree”) to “I want to be involved in resolving social issues for the

betterment of society.”

Correlation with Q24. (a) “I want to be involved in resolving social issues for the betterment of society” Q10. Degree of satisfaction with friends .14 **

（％）

I agree

10.8

36.0

13.3

6.1

4.5

I kind of agree

31.5

32.0

39.3

26.5

20.5


24.6

20.0

26.5

24.7

13.6

I don’t agree

19.0

9.3

12.2

24.8

22.7

Don’t know

14.2

2.7

8.7

17.9

38.6


I am currently engaged in volunteeractivities(n=75)

I have previously been engaged in volunteeractivities(n=427)

I have never engaged in volunteeractivities(n=588)

Don’t know(n=44)

（％）

I agree

10.8

31.9

18.8

8.5

5.8

I kind of agree

31.5

40.4

44.4

29.3

21.2


24.6

12.8

25.0

25.4

21.2

I don’t agree

19.0

10.6

8.8

21.1

21.2

Don’t know

14.2

4.3

3.1

15.8

30.8


I currently have interactions with peoplefrom other countries(n=47)

I have previously had interactions withpeople from other countries(n=160)

I have never had any interactions withpeople from other countries(n=875)

Don’t know(n=52)


F14. Had interactions with people

from other countries


F17. Have volunteered before

82

<Reference>

The following indicates the results of regression analysis in which (1) “Q24. (a) I want to be

involved in resolving social issues for the betterment of society” was used as an explained

variable and (2) “Q8. Social norms (a) Under no circumstances is bullying permissible,” “Q8.

Social norms (c) One should help people in need of help regardless of whether requested to do

so,” “Q10. Degree of satisfaction with friends” and “F14 Had interactions with people from other

countries” were used as explanatory variables.

[Association with “I want to be involved in resolving social issues for the betterment of society”

(1,134 samples)]

* Significance level<.05, ** Significance level<.01 * Since each question includes “Don’t know” among the answer options, it was omitted from the calculation by pairing. * Regarding “F14. Had interactions with people from other countries,” those who gave either “I currently have interactions with

people from other countries” or “I have previously had interactions with people from other countries” are regarded as “Had interactions with people from other countries.”

* Adjusted R-square value: Explains the degree to which the explanatory variables explain the variation of the explained variable. R-square can take on any value between 0 and 1, with a value closer to 1 indicating that a greater proportion of variance is accounted for by the model.

* F-value: The value that represents the validity of the explanatory variable to explain the explained variable.

Of the four explanatory variables, “Q8. (c) One should help people in need of help regardless of

whether requested to do so,” “Q10 Degree of satisfaction with friends,” and “F14 Had interactions

with people from other countries” had significant figures at the significance level of 1%, Adjusted

R-square value of 0.105, and F-value of 25.084. “Q8. (c) One should help people in need of help

regardless of whether requested to do so,” “Q10 Degree of satisfaction with friends,” and “F14

Had interactions with people from other countries” had positive coefficients. It seems that young

people who strongly adhere to social norms and have built positive friendships tend to want to be

more involved in resolving social issues. Interactions with people from other countries are also

connected to the willingness to engage in resolving social issues.

Since the adjusted R-square value is low, this should be regarded as reference data.

Q8. Social norms (a) Under no circumstances is bullying permissible

0.066 0.043 1.538 0.124

Q8. Social norms (c) One should help people in need of help regardless of whether requested to do so

0.212 ** 0.041 5.141 0.000

Q10. Degree of satisfaction with friends 0.126 ** 0.043 2.936 0.003F14 Had interactions with people from other countries

0.503 ** 0.082 6.102 0.000

Adjusted R-squared valueF value

0.10525.084 (0.000)

Explanatory variable

Explained variable：Q24（a） I want to be involved in resolving social issues for the betterment of society

Estimated coefficient

value

Standarderror

t value p value

83

2. View on society (1) Degree of satisfaction with society

Q25. Are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the society of your country? (Please choose one.)

When asked about their satisfaction with the society of their country, 38.8% of Japanese youth

gave ‘I am satisfied’ (Total of “I am satisfied” + “I am more or less satisfied”).

For Japanese youth, a comparison with the survey in 2013 reveals that the ‘I am satisfied’ (Total)

score was 7.3 points higher this time.

A comparison of the seven countries shows that ‘I am satisfied’ (Total) response percentage was

highest in Germany (68.8%). This was followed by Sweden (58.2%), USA (57.8%), UK (56.9%),

France (44.3%), the Republic of Korea (39.0%), and Japan (38.8%).

（％）

38.8 44.1

31.5 52.7

I am not

satisfied

（Total)

I am satisfied

（Total)I am satisfied

5.3

2.8

I am more or less satisfied

33.5

28.7

I am not really satisfied

29.3

35.5

I am not satisfied

14.8

17.2

Don’t know

17.1

15.8

2018Survey(n=1134)

2013Survey(n=1175)

（％）

38.8 44.1

39.0 49.7

57.8 35.7

56.9 34.3

68.8 28.5

44.3 49.0

58.2 37.3

I am notsatisfied（Total)

I am satisfied（Total)

I am satisfied

5.3

6.3

27.8

18.5

17.2

14.2

19.0

I am more or less satisfied

33.5

32.7

30.0

38.4

51.7

30.2

39.2

I am not really satisfied

29.3

34.5

22.6

24.0

21.6

32.2

29.0

I am not satisfied

14.8

15.2

13.1

10.3

6.9

16.8

8.3

Don’t know

17.1

11.3

6.6

8.8

2.7

6.7

4.5

Japan(n=1134)


U.S.A(n=1063)

U.K(n=1051)

Germany(n=1049)

France(n=1060)

Sweden(n=1051)

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Q26. Do you think that your country has a bright future? (Please choose one.)

When Japanese youth were asked if they thought their country has a bright future, 31.0%

answered ‘Yes’ (Total of “Yes” + “More or less yes”) and 48.7% answered ‘No’ (Total of “No” +

“More or less no”).

For Japanese youth, a comparison with the survey in 2013 reveals that the ‘No’ (Total) response

score was 5.5 points lower this time.

A comparison of the seven countries shows that the ‘Yes’ (Total) response percentage was

highest in the USA (67.6%). This was followed by Sweden (62.0%), Germany (60.7%), UK

(56.7%), France (50.6%), the Republic of Korea (41.0%), and Japan (31.0%).

（％）

Yes

（Total)

No

（Total)

31.0 48.7

28.8 54.2

Yes

4.2

2.6

More or less yes

26.7

26.1

More or less no

32.7

38.2

No

16.0

16.0

Don’t know

20.4

17.0

2018Survey(n=1134)

2013Survey(n=1175)

（％）

Yes（Total)

No（Total)

31.0 48.7

41.0 43.2

67.6 23.2

56.7 29.9

60.7 32.9

50.6 40.5

62.0 29.3

Yes

4.2

9.3

32.5

20.7

14.8

13.0

18.8

More or less yes

26.7

31.7

35.1

36.0

45.9

37.5

43.2

More or less no

32.7

30.4

14.6

18.1

25.5

28.3

22.7

No

16.0

12.9

8.7

11.8

7.3

12.2

6.6

Don’t know

20.4

15.8

9.1

13.4

6.4

9.0

8.7

Japan(n=1134)


U.S.A(n=1063)

U.K(n=1051)

Germany(n=1049)

France(n=1060)

Sweden(n=1051)

85

(2) Problems in society of own country

Q27. What do you see as your country’s social problems? Please choose as many of the

following as apply. (Please choose all that apply.)

When asked about the problems in society of their own country, the top response given by

Japanese youth was “Hard work is not rewarded” (39.8%). This was followed by “There are

disparities in income and work based on educational background” (35.9%), “There is disparity

between the wealthy and the poor,” and “Politics are not sound” (each 32.9%).

A comparison of the seven countries shows that the “There is disparity between the wealthy and

the poor” percentages were highest in the Republic of Korea (58.9%), France (50.3%), Germany

(47.8%), and UK (36.2%). In the USA and Sweden, the “There is racial discrimination” (USA:

49.4%; Sweden: 36.9%) percentages were highest.

For Japanese youth, a comparison with the survey in 2013 reveals that the “It is hard to find

work and there is a lot of unemployment” was given most last time (47.7%), but it was 26.5 points

lower this time, leaving it in eighth place. The “Politics are not sound” score was 6.2 points lower

this time. In addition, the “There is gender discrimination” and “There is racial discrimination”

scores were 13.1 and 8.5 points higher this time, respectively.

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* “Ethical and morally correct actions are not widely accepted” was asked about in the 2013 study

as “Things are not just.”

* “There is disparity between the wealthy and the poor” was asked about in the 2013 study as

“There is too big a disparity between the wealthy and the poor.”

Japan Republic of Korea U.S.A U.K Germany France Sweden 2013 Survey

(n=1,134) (n=1,064) (n=1,063) (n=1,051) (n=1,049) (n=1,060) (n=1,051) (n=1,175)

Too much importance is attached toone’s social status and family lineage

16.0 41.2 35.8 27.8 29.1 21.5 29.0 12.0

There is gender discrimination 30.2 45.8 41.7 26.1 25.8 33.4 32.7 17.1

There is racial discrimination 15.0 16.8 49.4 34.2 42.8 36.5 36.9 6.5

There is discrimination due to religiousbeliefs

6.5 9.4 36.4 28.1 30.4 25.6 31.5

There are disparities in income andwork based on educational

background35.9 48.7 30.5 29.0 34.5 44.4 27.7 34.6

Ethical and morally correct actionsare not widely accepted

14.1 29.5 25.2 15.8 13.7 16.8 13.4 32.0

There is disparity between thewealthy and the poor

32.9 58.9 34.7 36.2 47.8 50.3 27.9 21.1

Hard work is not rewarded 39.8 46.4 26.4 25.2 35.1 39.0 29.6 41.4

The opinions of the young are notacted upon

28.7 32.1 24.6 26.0 27.3 31.0 25.6 29.9

Public safety is not good 11.2 13.6 26.5 19.4 16.7 18.4 22.8 8.5

Public morals are not good 7.7 19.6 28.3 21.2 19.7 12.5 17.5 9.3

It is hard to find work and there is alot of unemployment

21.2 54.0 19.2 20.5 12.9 40.3 19.8 47.7

Inadequate social welfare for theelderly and disabled

24.0 28.7 21.4 21.5 24.9 21.8 32.3 26.0

Citizens are not interested inenvironmental destruction

18.3 30.9 22.2 17.8 27.9 28.0 19.9 19.5

Politics are not sound 32.9 42.0 28.0 21.4 23.8 40.2 27.0 39.1

Other 6.4 2.5 3.5 2.9 3.2 1.0 6.1 5.4

None in particular 4.3 1.6 3.3 5.3 2.0 2.1 3.7 3.0

Don’t know 10.9 4.1 6.4 8.4 5.5 6.1 7.8 9.8

（％）

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(3) Factors for success in society

Q28. What do you think the most important factor is for succeeding in society? Please choose

one answer from the following. (Please choose one.)

When asked about the factors important for succeeding in society, the top response given by

Japanese youth was “Individual’s efforts” (31.3%). This was followed by “Individual’s talents”

(22.9%) and “Luck and chance” (18.6%).

For Japanese youth, a comparison with the survey in 2013 reveals that there were no major

differences.

A comparison of the seven countries shows that in the Republic of Korea a higher percentage

gave “Social status, family lineage, parent’s social standing” (43.5%) than in other countries. In

the USA, the respective scores of “Social status, family lineage, parent’s social standing” (28.1%)

and “Individual’s efforts” (27.3%) were on a par with one another. In the UK, France, and Sweden,

“Individual’s efforts” was given most and followed by “Social status, family lineage, parent’s social

standing.” In Germany as well, “Individual’s efforts” (41.6%) was given most and by a percentage

higher than in other countries.

* In the 2013 study, “Other” + “Don’t know” was indicated as “Other/Don’t know.”

（％）

Social status, family lineage, parent’s

social standing

6.9

7.4

Individual’s talents

22.9

25.3

Individual’s efforts

31.3

34.0

Educational background

6.1

6.6

Luck and chance

18.6

17.2

Other

2.9

9.6

Don’t know

11.32018 Survey(n=1134)

2013 Survey(n=1175)

（％）

Social status, family lineage, parent’s social standing

6.9

43.5

28.1

21.9

14.8

18.9

19.9

Individual’s talents

22.9

15.1

13.0

14.8

17.7

15.7

18.9

Individual’s efforts

31.3

18.3

27.3

28.6

41.6

32.4

28.9

Educational background

6.1

5.6

15.3

11.9

13.5

9.0

13.4

Luck and chance

18.6

9.4

5.1

7.8

6.9

15.4

6.6

Other

2.9

1.0

2.0

1.5

1.5

1.0

1.9

Don’t know

11.3

7.0

9.2

13.4

4.0

7.7

10.4

Japan(n=1134)


U.S.A(n=1063)

U.K(n=1051)

Germany(n=1049)

France(n=1060)

Sweden(n=1051)

88

3. Global perspective (1) Global perspective of own country’s people

Q29. How well-equipped are the citizens of your country with the cross-cultural understanding

and readiness needed to fulfill their role as members of the global community (for

instance, having understanding of their own and other countries’ culture/history and

society, having mutual respect for lifestyles/common practices/values, and having the

attitude and capability to live together with those of different cultures)? Please choose

one answer from the following. (Please choose one.)

When asked about international outlook, Japanese youth’s ‘I think they are equipped’ (Total of “I

think that they are adequately equipped” + “I think that they are somewhat equipped”) response

percentage was 29.4%. Their ‘I don’t think they are equipped’ (Total of “I don’t think that they are

very well equipped” + “I think that they are hardly equipped at all”) percentage exceeded 50%

(55.3%).

For Japanese youth, a comparison with the survey in 2013 reveals that the ‘I think they are

equipped’ (Total) response score was 5.1 points higher this time.

A comparison of the seven countries shows that ‘I think they are equipped’ (Total) response

percentage was highest in Germany (68.9%). This was followed by France (68.1%), Sweden

(64.6%), USA (60.7%), UK (57.8%), the Republic of Korea (45.4%), and Japan (29.4%).

* In the 2013 study, the question was worded as follows: “How well equipped are the citizens of your

country with the global perspective (i.e. to have understanding of own and other countries culture/

history and society, have mutual respect for living/ common practice/ values, and have the attitude

and is capable to live together with those of different culture and people) needed to fulfill their role

as a member of the global community? Please choose one answer from the following. (Please

choose one.)”

（％）

29.4 55.3

45.4 42.1

60.7 25.5

57.8 25.8

68.9 20.8

68.1 20.5

64.6 22.8

I don’t think

that they are

equipped

（Total)

I think that

they are

equipped

（Total)

I think that they are adequately equipped

4.1

9.2

25.0

16.6

16.8

21.2

20.1

I think that they are somewhat equipped

25.3

36.2

35.7

41.3

52.1

46.9

44.5

I don’t think that they are very well equipped

33.7

34.5

19.8

19.4

17.9

16.1

18.9

I think that they are hardly equipped at all

21.6

7.6

5.6

6.4

2.9

4.3

3.9

Don’t know

15.3

12.5

13.8

16.4

10.3

11.4

12.6

Japan(n=1134)


U.S.A(n=1063)

U.K(n=1051)

Germany(n=1049)

France(n=1060)

Sweden(n=1051)

（％）

29.4 55.3

24.3 58.7

I don’t think

that they are

equipped

（Total)

I think that

they are

equipped

（Total)

I think that they are adequately equipped

4.1

1.4

I think that they are somewhat equipped

25.3

22.9

I don’t think that they are very well equipped

33.7

38.6

I think that they are hardly equipped at all

21.6

20.1

Don’t know

15.3

16.9

2018Survey(n=1134)

2013Survey(n=1175)

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(2) Policies needed to instill the ability to understand and engage with other cultures

Q30 What sorts of public policy do you think are needed in order to further equip citizens with

cross-cultural understanding and readiness? Please choose as many of the following as

apply. (Please choose all that apply.)

When asked about what public policies they thought are needed in order to further equip citizens

with cross-cultural understanding and readiness, the top response given by Japanese youth was

“Provide opportunities for exchange with foreigners” (32.8%). This was followed by “Support and

promote study abroad from your country to other countries” (24.7%) and “Promote travel from

other countries to your country” (24.3%).

A comparison of the seven countries shows that, the Republic of Korea was similar to Japan in

that the “Provide opportunities for exchange with foreigners” (44.3%) was the highest. This was

followed by “Step up education about the culture and history of this country in a variety of venues”

(31.8%) and “Step up education about the culture and history of foreign countries in a variety of

venues” (30.0%).

In the USA, Germany, France, and the UK, the “Support and promote study abroad from your

country to other countries” (USA: 35.4%; Germany: 35.4%; France: 32.5%; UK: 28.9%) response

percentage was highest. In the USA and UK, the “Promote travel from other countries to your

country” (USA: 33.3%; UK: 28.0%) score was second highest, while in Germany and France the

“Provide opportunities for exchange with foreigners” (Germany: 33.1%; France: 32.1%) score was

second highest.

In Sweden the “Support and promote study abroad from other countries to your country” (28.9%)

response percentage was highest, while the respective percentages of “Support and promote

study abroad from your country to other countries” (28.6%) and “Provide opportunities for

exchange with foreigners” (27.5%) were also high.

For Japanese youth, a comparison with the survey in 2013 reveals that the “Promote travel from

other countries to your country” response score was 11.4 points higher this time. In contrast, the

responses given less this time were “Support and promote study abroad from other countries to

your country” (-9.5 points), “Provide opportunities for exchange with foreigners” (-9.2 points), and

“Step up education about the culture and history of this country in a variety of venues” (-8.9

points).

90

* In the 2013 study, the wording of the question was “What sorts of public policy do you think are

needed in order to further equip citizens with a global perspective? Please choose as many of

the following as apply.”

* “Promote travel from other countries to your country” was asked about in the 2013 study as

“Promote travel abroad.”

* “Support and promote study abroad from your country to other countries” was asked about in

the 2013 study as “Support and promote study abroad.”

* “Support and promote study abroad from other countries to your country” was asked about in

the 2013 study as “Support and promote study in this country by foreign students.”


(n=1,134) (n=1,064) (n=1,063) (n=1,051) (n=1,049) (n=1,060) (n=1,051) (n=1,175)

Promote travel from your country to othercountries

24.3 20.4 33.3 28.0 22.5 28.9 24.0 12.9

Promote travel from other countries to yourcountry

12.5 16.6 23.4 22.2 13.3 17.0 13.0

Support and promote study abroad from yourcountry to other countries

24.7 21.0 35.4 28.9 35.4 32.5 28.6 32.6

Support and promote study abroad from othercountries to your country

13.0 14.9 26.6 22.3 24.5 23.3 28.9 22.5

Provide opportunities for exchange withforeigners

32.8 44.3 25.8 23.1 33.1 32.1 27.5 42.0

Provides opportunities for living with foreigners 16.5 24.0 21.0 17.8 25.7 18.3 19.1 19.0

Step up education about the culture andhistory of this country in a variety of venues

20.5 31.8 31.6 22.8 24.4 24.9 19.6 29.4

Step up education about the culture andhistory of foreign countries in a variety of

venues23.1 30.0 29.5 22.4 22.7 23.2 22.5 25.6

Step up foreign language education in a varietyof venues

17.1 15.9 24.4 19.4 27.6 24.7 16.6 23.7

Provide foreign language education at ayounger age

11.7 7.4 23.9 22.9 18.9 20.7 22.0 18.0

Promote participation in events such asinternational seminars, symposiums (lectures,

etc.), sports competitions, musical events, etc.13.7 21.1 22.8 16.2 22.7 15.2 20.8 15.1

Make it easier to obtain information aboutforeign countries

19.1 27.8 18.7 15.3 19.0 16.7 18.0 18.6

Other 1.2 0.9 1.9 0.8 1.7 1.3 2.9 1.6

None in particular 9.5 6.7 6.8 7.0 3.7 6.2 5.8 8.3

Don’t know 23.3 12.9 12.9 20.4 12.2 15.4 20.6 20.0

（％）

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(3) Attitudes toward studying abroad

Q31. Would you like to study abroad in the future? (Please choose one.)

When asked about whether they would like to study abroad in the future, over 50% of Japanese

youth answered “I do not want to study abroad” (53.2%). This was followed by “I would like to

study abroad for a short period of time (weeks to months) to learn languages, practical skills, or

different cultures” (19.3%), “I would like to study abroad at a high school or university (including

graduate school) for six months to a year” (7.9%), and “I would like to graduate from a high

school or university (including graduate school) in another country” (5.1%).

A comparison of the seven countries shows that in the Republic of Korea and the USA the “I

would like to study abroad for a short period of time (weeks to months) to learn languages,

practical skills, or different cultures” (Republic of Korea: 31.0%; USA: 25.6%) score was highest.

This was followed by “I do not want to study abroad” (USA: 24.0%; Republic of Korea: 22.0%).

In Germany, UK, Sweden, and France, the “I do not want to study abroad” (Germany: 35.5%;

UK: 34.8%; Sweden: 31.5%; France: 30.0%) score was highest. This was followed by “I would

like to study abroad for a short period of time (weeks to months) to learn languages, practical

skills, or different cultures” (France: 27.9%; Germany: 23.6%; UK: 20.3%; Sweden: 18.0%).

In the six countries other than Japan, the responses “I would like to study abroad at a high

school or university (including graduate school) for six months to a year” (mid-10s to 20%) and “I

would like to graduate from a high school or university (including graduate school) in another

country” (10-20%) were given by considerable percentages of the youth.

* As this was a new question in the 2018 study, there is no data in the 2013 study with which to

compare it.

（％）

Want to graduate from a high school/

university

5.1

14.5

19.8

16.5

10.0

10.8

16.7

Want to study abroad ata high school/ univ

for 6 months - 1 year

7.9

20.2

20.0

18.0

17.1

21.3

16.0

Want to study abroad for a short period of time to learn languages etc.

19.3

31.0

25.6

20.3

23.6

27.9

18.0

I do not want to study abroad

53.2

22.0

24.0

34.8

35.5

30.0

31.5

Don’t know

14.5

12.3

10.5

10.5

13.8

9.9

17.8

Japan(n=1134)


U.S.A(n=1063)

U.K(n=1051)

Germany(n=1049)

France(n=1060)

Sweden(n=1051)

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(4) Attitudes toward living abroad

Q32. Would you like to live in another country in the future? (Please choose one.)

When asked about whether they would like to live in another country in the future, the top

answer given by Japanese youth was “I would like to keep living in my own country in the future”

(42.7%). This was followed by “I would like to live in another country for a certain period (a year or

more)” (15.4%), “I would like to live traveling between my own country and another country”

(14.9%), and “I would like to emigrate to another country and live there permanently” (4.0%).

A comparison of the seven countries shows that in the USA, UK, and the Republic of Korea the

“I would like to live in another country for a certain period (a year or more)” (USA: 31.8%; UK:

30.1%; Republic of Korea: 29.2%) response percentage was highest. Germany and France were

similar to Japan in that the “I would like to keep living in my own country in the future” (Germany:

39.0%; France: 28.0%) response percentage was highest. In Sweden the respective “I would like

to live in another country for a certain period (a year or more)” (24.5%) and “I would like to keep

living in my own country in the future” (23.9%) response percentage scores were on a par with

one another.

* As this was a new question in the 2018 study, there is no data in the 2013 study with which to

compare it.

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I would like to live in another country for

a certain period (a year or more)

15.4

29.2

31.8

30.1

22.4

25.8

24.5

I would like to emigrate to another country and live

there permanently

4.0

10.6

12.1

17.5

13.2

14.5

13.8

I would like to keep living in my own country

in the future

42.7

15.5

25.7

23.8

39.0

28.0

23.9

I would like to live traveling between my own country

and another country

14.9

25.6

17.6

13.8

8.6

14.0

20.1

Don’t know

23.0

19.1

12.8

14.8

16.9

17.6

17.8

Japan(n=1134)


U.S.A(n=1063)

U.K(n=1051)

Germany(n=1049)

France(n=1060)

Sweden(n=1051)

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4. Japanese people (1) Images of Japanese people

Q33. How do you feel about Japanese people? Please choose as many of the following

descriptions as apply. (Please choose all that apply.)

In response to the question about images of Japanese people, the top response given by

Japanese youth was “Courteous” (37.9%). This was followed by “Serious” (37.4%) and “Diligent

(Devoted to work and study, both hard workers and students)” (31.4%).

A comparison of the seven countries shows that in the USA and UK the top responses were

“Intelligent” (USA: 43.0%; UK: 34.1%), “Diligent (Devoted to work and study, both hard workers

and students)” (USA: 34.5%; UK: 28.4%), and “Friendly (Peaceful and amiable)” (USA: 32.5%;

UK: 29.1%).

In Germany and Sweden the “Diligent (Devoted to work and study, both hard workers and

students)” (Germany: 50.0%; Sweden: 43.8%) score was highest. The other top scores were

“Courteous” (Germany: 47.3%; Sweden: 39.3%) and “Intelligent” (Germany: 42.9%; Sweden:

40.2%).

In France the top responses were “Serious” (36.3%), “Quiet (do not talk much) and careful”

(35.6%), and “Diligent (Devoted to work and study, both hard workers and students)” (35.5%).

In the Republic of Korea the “Courteous” (30.8%) response percentage was highest. At the

same time, “Untrustworthy, can’t tell what they are thinking” (29.5%) and “Quiet (do not talk much)

and careful” (23.0%) were also among the top responses.

For Japanese youth, a comparison with the survey in 2013 reveals that there was no change in

that “Courteous,” “Serious,” and “Diligent (Devoted to work and study, both hard workers and

students)” continued to be among the top responses, although the score of each was around 15

points less this time. Also, decreases were observed in the scores of the positive images “Peace

loving (Favors and prefer peace)” (-10.2 points), “Friendly (Peaceful and amiable)” (-7.1 points),

and “Tolerant (Thoughtful)” (-6.3 points). And there were increases in the scores of the negative

images “Self-righteous (Conceited, self-contented)” (+6.3 points) and “Inflexible, stubborn” (+5.2

points).

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Japan Republic of KoreaU.S.A U.K Germany France Sweden 2013 Survey

(n=1,134) (n=1,064) (n=1,063) (n=1,051) (n=1,049) (n=1,060) (n=1,051) (n=1,175)

Diligent (Devoted to work and study,both hard workers and students)

31.4 20.3 34.5 28.4 50.0 35.5 43.8 45.7

Intelligent 7.2 3.9 43.0 34.1 42.9 34.7 40.2 11.3

Practical (Realistic, values reality) 11.2 18.0 24.7 18.0 21.2 13.5 18.5 12.5

Vain 16.6 10.6 3.3 2.9 6.4 3.0 4.6 14.3

Tolerant (Thoughtful) 12.3 16.4 19.8 14.7 15.6 15.8 17.4 18.6

Brave 1.7 2.6 14.8 10.3 12.6 24.6 12.9 2.2

Quiet (do not talk much) and careful 25.1 23.0 25.0 22.3 19.4 35.6 22.3 27.8

Calm 9.2 16.9 25.3 22.4 35.4 32.7 25.7 12.2

Friendly (Peaceful and amiable) 14.8 13.4 32.5 29.1 35.1 21.3 36.0 21.9

Self-righteous (Conceited, self-contented)

14.0 19.4 8.5 6.3 6.3 4.8 9.2 7.7

Inflexible, stubborn 20.8 14.2 6.6 5.1 5.4 4.2 5.6 15.6

Serious 37.4 7.8 21.8 14.5 21.3 36.3 18.0 50.8

Passionate 3.5 4.7 20.6 15.8 12.7 15.9 12.7 2.8

Courteous 37.9 30.8 24.6 23.3 47.3 29.9 39.3 55.7

Arrogant (Haughty, takes no accountof others)

10.5 18.0 6.0 4.9 4.1 5.1 5.1 6.0

Progressive (Have advancedopinion and is ahead of the times)

3.8 5.5 23.6 19.2 42.8 18.6 25.9 5.2

Peace loving (Favors and preferpeace)

25.2 4.6 24.1 21.4 21.6 21.7 11.7 35.4

Untrustworthy, can’t tell what theyare thinking

12.0 29.5 5.0 4.3 5.3 5.5 5.2 7.5

Sincere (honest, don't lie) 14.8 14.5 23.2 20.2 18.5 15.3 18.9

Other/ None of the above 5.3 4.0 2.7 3.2 2.3 2.8 1.8 2.8

Don’t know 10.1 14.7 13.4 19.8 8.8 12.9 18.7 9.4

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(2) Images of Japan

Q34. How do you feel about Japan? Please choose as many answers as apply.

(Please choose all that apply.)

In response to the question about images about Japan, the top response given by Japanese

youth was “An assuring and safe country” (47.3%). “Has excellent culture and arts” (39.1%) and

“Scientifically/technologically advanced” (31.3%) were responses given by many.

A comparison of the seven countries shows that in Germany, Sweden, and the Republic of

Korea the “Scientifically/technologically advanced” (Germany: 50.0%; Sweden: 47.5%; Republic

of Korea: 32.7%) response percentage was highest. In the USA, France, and UK the “Has

excellent culture and arts” (USA: 48.0%; France: 46.0%; UK: 39.8%) response percentage was

highest.

For Japanese youth, a comparison with the survey in 2013 reveals that the top 3 responses “An

assuring and safe country,” “Has excellent culture and arts,” and “Scientifically/technologically

advanced” remained the same, although the score for each was lower this time.


(n=1,134) (n=1,064) (n=1,063) (n=1,051) (n=1,049) (n=1,060) (n=1,051) (n=1,175)

Politically sound 4.4 9.8 17.8 16.5 12.0 11.3 20.1 2.5

Economically wealthy 18.6 28.9 32.8 36.2 25.2 35.9 37.4 24.0

Scientifically/technologically advanced 31.3 32.7 39.9 37.2 50.0 44.4 47.5 52.1

Has excellent culture and arts 39.1 17.7 48.0 39.8 32.0 46.0 38.2 51.4

Contributes to world peace 16.0 3.5 21.4 18.6 14.8 13.3 12.0 21.4

Proactively committed to the support of

developing countries14.9 5.4 18.3 15.5 11.2 11.4 12.4 22.2

Proactively committed to global

environmental problems8.9 7.0 17.6 15.8 11.6 12.5 12.1 11.5

An assuring and safe country 47.3 14.5 23.7 25.1 36.3 21.0 22.3 54.6

Other/ None of the above 9.5 22.8 4.1 4.5 4.9 4.8 3.6 5.2

Don’t know 11.0 17.4 16.7 19.3 13.2 13.0 19.6 10.6

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