A 100-year History of Japanese Sociology Based on Analysis of Five Official Journals

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To trace the evolution of Japanese sociology over 100 years through official journals and analyze trends in literature topics.
Created a database of literature titles and authors from five official sociology journals in Japan.
Divided the 100-year period into three distinct eras based on societal changes: pre-WWII, post-WWII (1950s-1980s), and recent years.
Calculated the occurrence rates of specific topics like family, gender studies, and social structure across different periods.
Identified a cyclical trend in topics from the pre-WWII and recent periods, differing in substance.
Notable post-WWII characteristics include a focus on Japan and a decline in global perspectives.
Observed a rise in family research alongside a decrease in gender studies and practical research related to social stability.

Analysis reveals trends in Japanese sociology over 100 years, highlighting shifts in research focus and societal issues.

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Emiko OCHIAI (2025) studied this question.

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