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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)
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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(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)
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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(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
I don’t really agree
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
I don’t really agree
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
I don’t really agree
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
I don’t really agree
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
I don’t really agree
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
I don’t really agree
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
I don’t really agree
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
I don’t really agree
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)
Republic ofKorea(n=1064)
U.S.A(n=1063)
U.K(n=1051)
Germany(n=1049)
France(n=1060)
Sweden(n=1051)
(%)
I agree(Total)
I don’t 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
I don’t really agree
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)
Republic ofKorea(n=1064)
U.S.A(n=1063)
U.K(n=1051)
Germany(n=1049)
France(n=1060)
Sweden(n=1051)
(%)
I agree(Total)
I don’t 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
I don’t really agree
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)
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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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)
I don’t 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
I don’t really agree
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)
Republic ofKorea(n=1064)
U.S.A(n=1063)
U.K(n=1051)
Germany(n=1049)
France(n=1060)
Sweden(n=1051)
(%)
I agree(Total)
I don’t 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
I don’t really agree
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)
Republic ofKorea(n=1064)
U.S.A(n=1063)
U.K(n=1051)
Germany(n=1049)
France(n=1060)
Sweden(n=1051)
(%)
I agree(Total)
I don’t 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
I don’t really agree
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)
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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Q24. (g) As an individual, I don’t have the power to influence government decisions
(%)
I agree(Total)
I don’t 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
I don’t really agree
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)
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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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
I don’t really agree
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
Q24(a). I want to be involved in resolving social issues
(%)
I agree
10.8
14.1
7.6
I kind of agree
31.5
35.6
27.6
I don’t really agree
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
TOTAL(n=1134)
Male(n=554)
Female(n=580)
80
* 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
I don’t really agree
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
TOTAL(n=1134)
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)
Q24(a). I want to be involved in resolving social issues
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
Q24(a). I want to be involved in resolving social issues
(%)
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
I don’t really agree
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
TOTAL(n=1134)
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
I don’t really agree
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
TOTAL(n=1134)
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
I don’t really agree
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
TOTAL(n=1134)
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)
Q24(a). I want to be involved in resolving social issues
F14. Had interactions with people
from other countries
Q24(a). I want to be involved in resolving social issues
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)
Republic ofKorea(n=1064)
U.S.A(n=1063)
U.K(n=1051)
Germany(n=1049)
France(n=1060)
Sweden(n=1051)
84
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)
Republic ofKorea(n=1064)
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.
86
* “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)
Republic ofKorea(n=1064)
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)
Republic ofKorea(n=1064)
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.”
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)
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)
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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(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.
(%)
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)
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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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.
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)
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
(%)