معرفی
Maho Aikawa is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of International Research and Education, Waseda University, with a sub-affiliation to the Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies. Her research focuses on social group dynamics, particularly the interplay of dependency imagery in intercultural labor relations within Japan.
- University: Waseda University
- Primary Affiliation: Faculty of International Research and Education
- Sub-Affiliation: Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies
Research Overview
Her work examines how majority and minority groups perceive dependency in social and labor contexts. A recent internal research project analyzed the relationship between foreign workers and Japanese employers in regions facing labor shortages, revealing nuanced dynamics of discrimination justification and intergroup perceptions. Findings suggest that dependency imagery by Japanese employers correlates with legitimizing labor-related grievances, while foreign workers’ self-perception of dependency does not exhibit the same trend.
Academic Contributions
According to Scopus data (as of 2025), Maho Aikawa has 2 publications, 21 citations, and an h-index of 2. Her research emphasizes empirical studies in intercultural communication and social psychology, though specific article titles are not publicly disclosed in the provided materials.
Education and Activity
She contributes to graduate-level education via syllabi in the Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies and engages in special research projects within Waseda University’s institutional framework.
