Program

• Opening Ceremony　8/9 (Sat.)　10:00-10:30　In-Person and On-Demand Streaming

  An opening ceremony will be held.

  Chairman　Koubun Wakashima

  President, International Academy of Family Psychology, Professor, Tohoku University

• Keynote Lecture　8/10 (Sun.)　10:00-12:00　In-Person and On-Demand Streaming

  What's Culture Got to Do with It? Exploring Parenting and Parent-Child Relationships during Adolescence

  会場：文科系中講義棟（C棟） 第3講義室

  Christy M. Buchanan, Professor

  Department of Psychology, Wake Forest University

  Abstract:

  This presentation will explore notions of adolescent development and their implications for parenting and parent-child relationships at adolescence across cultures. Historically, psychological theories of adolescence rooted in Western thinking focused on difficulties of this developmental period and the challenges that ensued for parenting and the parent-child relationship. These theories rest largely on claims of universal biological and psychological changes. Yet, research that has been conducted across cultural groups and across disciplines paints a more complex picture. Drawing on research addressing culture as related to expectations for adolescents, parenting self-efficacy, parental expressions of love, and parenting practices, Buchanan will consider implications for enhancing the positive potential of adolescents as well as promising future directions for research.

  

  Biography:

  Christy M. Buchanan is Professor and Chair of Psychology at Wake Forest University, where she has also served as Associate Dean for Academic Advising. Her research addresses adolescent development in the family, examining how adolescent-parent relationships, parenting practices, and adolescents' well-being are influenced by factors such as family structure, parents' and children's beliefs and expectations about adolescence, culture, and ethnicity.

• IAFP Organized Symposium I　8/9 (Sat.)　10:30-12:30　In-Person and On-Demand Streaming

  Diversified Chinese Families and Family Education

  会場：文科系中講義棟（C棟） 第3講義室

  Member (Role): Xinhe Zhang, Lecturer
  Faculty of Psychology, Southwest University
  Ni Yan, Professor
  Faculty of Psychology, Southwest University
  Ting Zhang, Associate Professor
  Faculty of Psychology, Southwest University
  Xue Du, Associate Professor
  School of Educational Sciences, Chongqing Normal University
  Bo Wu, Lecturer
  Faculty of Psychology, Southwest University
  Pu Yuan, Lecturer
  Administrative Law School, Southwest University of Political Science and Law

  Abstract:

  In recent years, family education in China has rapidly evolved, reflecting the increasingly diversified landscape of Chinese families. With a thriving economy and advancing societal development, Chinese families are increasingly prioritizing their children's holistic growth. This includes establishing egalitarian and respectful parent-child dynamics and emphasizing the development of children's capacities for independent thought and problem-solving. The upcoming symposium, themed "Diversified Chinese Families and Family Education," will involve in multifaceted discussions. Topics will include the current practices and research in family education from a psychological perspective, parenting strategies for highly sensitive children through the lens of differential susceptibility theory, and the challenges and strategies for supporting academic learning in families with elementary school children in Western China. Additional discussions will cover the psychological empowerment of parents who have children with special needs to enhance their potential, case studies in family therapy, and an overview of the legal frameworks safeguarding family education in China. Through these in-depth discussions, the forum aims to provide a comprehensive view of the latest research insights and practical approaches in the field of family education in China.

  

  Biography:

  Xinhe Zhang, Lecturer, Faculty of Psychology, Southwest University
  Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, Graduate School of Education, Tohoku University
  China Representative of the International Academy of Family Psychology
  Research interests include the impact of parental conflict on adolescent mental health, the effectiveness of solution-focused brief therapy, and the influence of pet ownership on psychological well-being.

• IAFP Organized Symposium II　8/9 (Sat.)　13:30-15:30　In-Person and On-Demand Streaming

  Adapting to Change: Attachment, Parenting, and Family Dynamics

  会場：文科系中講義棟（C棟） 第3講義室

  Proponent of the symposium: Paula Mena Matos, Associate Professor

  Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences, University of Porto

  Abstract:

  Life transitions present significant challenges for individuals and families. Understanding how people navigate and adapt to these changes is crucial for promoting well-being and adaptation. This symposium explores the intricate interplay of attachment, parenting, and family dynamics in fostering adaptation to developmental and non-normative life transitions. Drawing on attachment and systemic theories, we present studies examining the impact of parental meta-emotion on the development of adolescent's sense of personal agency, the challenges and opportunities of dual-earner couples transitioning to first time (co)parenting, and the experiences of mothers facing breast cancer. By examining these diverse contexts, we aim to contribute to a deeper understanding of the factors influencing individual and family well-being and adaptation. Also, we intend to inform interventions and support systems that can promote positive outcomes for individuals and families.

  

  Biography:

  Paula Mena Matos is Associate Professor at the University of Porto, Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences. She is Director of the Center for Psychology at University of Porto (CPUP), a Research & Developmental Unit funded by the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology, that hosts 73 researchers. Previously, she led the Research Group on Relationships, Change Processes, and Wellbeing at CPUP. She is currently Vice-president of the International Academy of Family Psychology. Her research is mainly driven by attachment, systemic, and ecological theoretical frameworks. Her research interests focus on the topics of relationship dynamics, emotion regulation and adaptation/development across different domains (e.g., family, family-work reconciliation, transition to adulthood, residential care, psycho-oncology, psychotherapy) and developmental stages (from childhood to adulthood). She teaches in the fields of clinical, health, family and developmental psychology, and has been dedicating much effort in mentoring Master and PHD students. She has experience as a clinical psychologist and has been supervising clinical psychology trainees over the last 30 years.

  Presentations:

  1. Longitudinal Contributions of Mother–, Father–, and Teacher–Child Relationships to Prosocial Behavior in Early Childhood - VIDEO
  Tiago Ferreira, Filipa Nunes & Paula Mena Matos

  2. Stability and Change of Adolescents' Perceptions of Parental (Dis)Encouragement of Exploration: Contributions of Personal Agency and Parental Metaemotion - ONSITE
  Filipa Nunes, Catarina Pinheiro Mota, Tiago Ferreira, Ingrid Schoon & Paula Mena Matos

  3. The transition to (Co)parenthood: Mothers and Fathers navigating work, care and sources of support - VIDEO
  Carolina Garraio, Marc Grau-Grau, Paula Mena Matos & Marisa Matias

  4. Mothers with breast cancer: A journey in developing an intervention to support parenting during the cancer experience (SIGMA intervention) - ONSITE
  Rita Tavares, Tânia Brandão & Paula Mena Matos

• IAFP Organized Symposium III　8/9 (Sat.)　15:45-16:45　In-Person and On-Demand Streaming

  Family Support through Generative AI: An Innovative Approach to Making a Meaningful Difference

  会場：文科系中講義棟（C棟） 第3講義室

  Proponent of the symposium: Gen Takagi, Lecturer

  Department of Psychology for Human Well-Being, Tohoku Fukushi University

  Abstract:

  Just as the one-way mirror enabled live supervision in family therapy, new tools and technologies have the potential to lead to innovative methods of family support. Recent remarkable technological advancements have emerged in the field of information processing. Notably, ChatGPT, which has popularized the groundbreaking capabilities of generative AI, is a significant tool anticipated to be applied across various sectors such as industry, medical, welfare, and education. To date, I have been developing tools that support mental self-care by leveraging natural language processing technologies and have been evaluating their effectiveness. Drawing upon the insights from my previous research, this workshop will present the current state and future potential of methods for family support utilizing generative AI.

  

  Biography:

  Gen Takagi is a licensed psychologist and a lecturer at Tohoku Fukushi University in Japan. He received BA, MA, and Ph.D. of education from Tohoku University. As a student, he studied the effectiveness of self-care tools based on solution-focused brief therapy. He is currently developing bidirectional self-care tools based on solution-focused brief therapy by integrating information processing techniques into self-care. In these studies, he values the framework of system and communication theories. He's published many papers, and received the President's Award from Tohoku University and the Encouragement Award from the National Foundation of Brief Therapy.

• Special Invited Lecture　8/9 (Sat.)　17:00-18:00　In-Person and On-Demand Streaming

  Life After Divorce: Issues And Dilemma In A Collectivist Society

  会場：文科系中講義棟（C棟） 第3講義室

  Melati Sumari, Associate Professor

  Department of Educational Psychology and Counseling, Faculty of Education, University of Malaya

  Abstract:

  Marriage is an ultimate bond between two individuals, uniting them in a special relationship with legal and cultural significance worldwide. This unique relationship, often defined by religious guidance and sanctioned by civil governments, makes a couple legally married. How the couple lives out their responsibilities will contribute to marital stability. Factors that contribute to marital happiness vary across cultures. Married couples who achieve quality in marriage often feel satisfied and happy with the relationship. As societies became more complex, the family institution underwent ernemous change in recent times. Factors such as divorce and remarriage have changed the family dynamics. Separation and divorce, once uncommon, become far more common these days. The perception of divorce in most societies tends to be one-sided because it has been associated with negative consequences, even though it can happen to any married couples across cultures and contexts. This purpose of this presentation is to share how people in collectivist society perceive divorce. The discussion will include the challenges faced by divorcees and their children after the divorce. Finally the presenter will also share how dual legal system, in Malaysia particularly, presents unique challenges and opportunities in the realm of divorce process.

  

  Biography:

  Dr Melati Sumari, is an Associate Professor and Registered Counselor. She joined the University of Malaya as a tutor and was later appointed as a lecturer at the Department of Educational Psychology and Counseling. Dr Sumari pursued her doctoral degree in Counselor Education and Supervision, in Western Michigan University, USA. She specializes in Marriage and Family Therapy. She teaches counseling courses at the undergraduate, masters and doctoral levels. Dr Sumari has also presented at national and international conferences. She has published in local and international journals. Most of her publications focus on family, adolescents, and young adults.

• International / Japanese Poster Session　　8/10 (Sun.)　10:00-16:00　In-Person

  International and Japanese Poster Session will be held on Sunday, 8/10 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, in person

  International Academy of Family Psychology Poster Presentation　8/10（Sun）

  Poster Venue & Time Details

  Venue: Room 206 (Tohoku University, Kawauchi South Campus)
  Poster Time: 12:40 – 15:00
  Core Presentation Time (Required Attendance): 12:50 – 13:20
  ※ During Core Presentation Time, presenters are required to be present at their posters for questions and discussions.

  IAFP-P-01
  The relationship between maternal and child pro - dental behaviors and maternal self - development Komi Suzuki (Graduate School of Education, Tohoku University)

  IAFP-P-02
  Family caregiving to patients in a persistent vegetative state in India: A multi - family member perspective Thoinu Karam (Seoul National University), Chung Grace Haejin (Seoul National University)

  IAFP-P-03
  Men's Developmental Journey Through Caring for Their Aging Parents Ayami Ezoe (Graduate School of Education and Human Development, Nagoya University)

  IAFP-P-04
  Loneliness and related factors among Japanese fathers caring for their children Hajime Iwasa (Department of Public Health, Fukushima Medical University School of Medicine), Yuko Yoshida (Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology)

  IAFP-P-05
  Does the Time Spent on Caregiving Predict Emotional Experiences Among Young Carers?: An Examination of the Moderating Role of Motivation Ayaka Uchiyama (Graduate School of Education, Tohoku University), Koubun Wakashima (Graduate School of Education, Tohoku University)

  IAFP-P-06
  Effects of double bind experiences on social adjustment via mentalization Yuto Tanaka (Graduate School of Education, Tohoku University), Koubun Wakashima (Graduate School of Education, Tohoku University)

  IAFP-P-07
  The Effects of Children's Awareness of Parental Aging on their Filial Behavior Shunsuke Fukushima (Tohoku University), Koubun Wakashima (Tohoku University)

  IAFP-P-08
  Perceived Expressed Emotion and Eating Disorder Tendencies in Young Japanese Women: Development and Validation of the Japanese Brief Dyadic Scale of Expressed Emotion KUDO Erika (Graduate School of Education and Human Development, Nagoya University, Japan), KOZUKA Takahiro (Graduate School of Education and Human Development, Nagoya University, Japan)

  IAFP-P-09
  The Effect of Event - Related Disclosure on Posttraumatic Growth: Focusing on Disclosure Recipients and Content Yuto Kimura (Doctoral Program, Graduate School of Education and Human Development, Nagoya University), Takahiro Kozuka (Professor, Graduate School of Education and Human Development, Nagoya University)

  IAFP-P-10
  Relationship between socioeconomic factors and marital disillusionment Yuya MAKINO (Kochi University)

  IAFP-P-11
  The Roles of Typically Developing Siblings of Individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders and their psychological adjustment: Moderating or Mediating Effects of Differentiation of Self Keisuke Shimizu (Tokoha University), Takahiro Kozuka (Nagoya University)

  IAFP-P-12
  The process of overcoming the motherhood regrets: Interview survey of a mother who has overcome her regrets Ranno HARUYAMA (Graduate School of Education, Tohoku University), Kohei KOIWA (Graduate School of Education, Hokkaido University of Education), Koubun WAKASHIMA (Graduate School of Education, Tohoku University)

  IAFP-P-13
  The effect of Mother and Children's Basic Attribute on "Regretting motherhood": Quantitative study using Japanese samples Ranno HARUYAMA (Graduate School of Education, Tohoku University), Koubun WAKASHIMA (Graduate School of Education, Tohoku University)

  IAFP-P-14
  An Experimental Examination of Compliments in Solution - Focused Brief Therapy: Effects on Emotion, Solution - Building, and Working Alliance Asuka Torii (Graduate School of Education, Tohoku University), Koubun Wakashima (Graduate School of Education, Tohoku University)

  IAFP-P-15
  The impact of family support received by siblings of children and persons with ASD on negative feelings towards their disabled siblings Kaede Sato (Graduate School of Education, Tohoku University), Koubun Wakashima (Graduate School of Education, Tohoku University)

  IAFP-P-16
  Gender Differences in the Association between Living with Family and Mental Health in Older Adults Yuko Yoshida (Tokyo Metropolitan Institute for Geriatrics and Gerontology), Hajime Iwasa (Department of Public Health, Fukushima Medical University School of Medicine)

  IAFP-P-17
  A Qualitative Study of Parent's Understanding of "Personhood" of Schizophrenic Patients: A Study Relation to Stigma Hinako Seitou (Graduate School of Education, Tohoku University), Koubun Wakashima (Graduate School of Education, Tohoku University)

  IAFP-P-18
  The Functional Role of Different Types of Diffuse Parent - Child Boundaries in the Intergenerational Transmission of Abuse: A study of Japanese Mothers Raising Toddlers Jun Nomura (University of Tokyo)

  IAFP-P-19
  Navigating divorce: Empowering parents and children post - divorce in the Netherlands Mariska Klein Velderman (Netherlands Organization for Applied Scientific Research: TNO), Fieke D. Pannebakker (Netherlands Organization for Applied Scientific Research: TNO), Sijmen A. Reijneveld (Netherlands Organization for Applied Scientific Research: TNO; University Medical Center Groningen, Department of Health Sciences)

  IAFP-P-20
  Psychological Support for Divorced Families in Japan: Insights and Challenges from Psychoeducational Programs for Parents and Children Yuka Fukumaru (Shiraumegakuen University), Mami Onishi (Kyorin University), Izumi Soyama (Kobe Women's University), Reiko Otaki (The University of Tokyo), Tetsuko Yamada (Rikkyo University)

  IAFP-P-21
  Development and Practice of a Psychoeducational Program for Children Who Have Experienced Parent's Divorce Mami Onishi (Kyorin University), Izumi Soyama (Kobe Women's University), Reiko Otaki (The University of Tokyo), Tetsuko Yamada (Rikkyo University), Yuka Fukumaru (Shiraumegakuen University)

  IAFP-P-22
  Mediating effects of quality of school life on family relationship and student psychological growth: Differences among students with and without educational support needs related to self - management Mikie Suzuki (Aichi University of Education), Yusuke Takahashi (Kyoto University)

  IAFP-P-23
  Characteristics and challenges of high - conflict divorce cases in Japan Izumi Soyama (Kobe Women's University)

  IAFP-P-24
  Understanding the Role of Self - Aspect Content in the Relationship Between Self - Complexity and Mental Health Ryosuke Musashi (Clinical Psychology, Graduate School of Education, Tohoku University)

  IAFP-P-25
  Child Poverty in Portugal: Addressing intergenerational processes, family strugles and policy gaps Carvalho, H. (Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences, University of Porto), Pereira, A. L. (Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences, University of Porto), Gomes, C. (Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences, University of Porto), Rodrigues, B. (Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences, University of Porto), Matos, P. M. (Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences, University of Porto)

• International / Japanese Oral Research Presentation　On-Demand Streaming

  Both international and Japanese oral research presentations will be delivered via on-demand video streaming. The Q&A will be conducted via the online bulletin board.

  International Academy of Family Psychology Oral Research Presentation

  IAFP-O-01 ［Chair: Gen Takagi, Ph.D.］
  A Communicational Approach to the Novel THE STING OF DEATH Ryoko Hanada (Tokyo Woman's Christian University)

  IAFP-O-02 ［Chair: Gen Takagi, Ph.D.］
  Building the Social Media and Social Networking Platform for Solution Bank™ Ryoko Hanada（Tokyo Woman’s Christian University）, Koubun Wakashima（Tohoku University）, Michiko Ikuta（Kanagawa University of Health and Welfare）, Takahiro Kozuka（Nagoya University）, Makoto Shiino（SANNO University）, Shuji Noguchi（Kagawa University）, Keizo Hasegawa（Japan Family Counseling Association）

  IAFP-O-03 ［Chair: Gen Takagi, Ph.D.］
  The Influence of the Development of Information and Communication Technology on the Communication of Female University Students' Families Yui Horie (Tokyo Woman's Christian University), Ryoko Hanada (Tokyo Woman's Christian University)

  IAFP-O-04 ［Chair: Masako Okuno, Ph.D.］
  Impact of Children's Constipation on Mothers Yui Horie (Tokyo Woman's Christian University), Ryoko Hanada (Tokyo Woman's Christian University), Miwako Nakano (Yoshikawa Kid's Clinic)

  IAFP-O-05 ［Chair: Masako Okuno, Ph.D.］
  Development of the Parents' Perception of Inferiority to Adolescents scale Yuto Tanaka (Graduate School of Education, Tohoku University)

  IAFP-O-06 ［Chair: Masako Okuno, Ph.D.］
  A Study on Self - Oriented Perfectionism, Parenting Attitudes, and Temperament Rena Moriguchi (Graduate School of Education, Tohoku University), Shuji Noguchi (Kagawa University)

  IAFP-O-07 ［Chair: Michiko Ikuta, Ph. D.］
  The development of Work - life Integration scale Japanese version: Focusing on the work environment realities of workers in Japan Ayaka Uchiyama (Graduate School of Education, Tohoku University), Gen Takagi (Department of Psychology for Human Well-Being, Tohoku Fukushi University), Koubun Wakashima (Graduate School of Education, Tohoku University), Naoto Sunaga (Sunaga Research Institute, Ltd.), Takahito Hoshino (Social Health Promotion Co. LTD.), Kengo Nonaka (Social Health Promotion Co. LTD.), Sourabh Kumar Anand (International College of Engineering)

  IAFP-O-08 ［Chair: Michiko Ikuta, Ph. D.］
  Maternal Understanding of What Counts as (In)appropriate Discipline for Pre - school Children: A UK - Japan Cross - cultural Analysis Yasuko Hososaka (Keio University), Mitsutoshi Horii (Shumei University, Japan & Chaucer College, UK), Maki Rooksby (University of Glasgow), Kimiko Kayashima (Shumei University)

  IAFP-O-09 ［Chair: Michiko Ikuta, Ph. D.］
  Learning reframing helped students of childcare training Mayumi Sakuraba (Iwaki Junior College), Gen Takagi (Tohoku Fukushi University), Koubun Wakashima (The Graduate School of Tohoku University)

  IAFP-O-10 ［Chair: Ryoko Hanada, Ph. D.］
  Introducing the Concept of "Events" in Family Therapy: An Ecological Approach Inspired by J.J. Gibson Hiroaki Matsumoto (Shigakukan University)

  IAFP-O-11 ［Chair: Ryoko Hanada, Ph. D.］
  The Hidden Cost of Parental Conflict: Mediating Role of Parentification in Over - Adaptation Among University Students Mengting Zhang (Graduate School of Human Science, Ritsumeikan University), Hiroshi Utsunomiya (College of Comprehensive Psychology, Ritsumeikan University)

  IAFP-O-12 ［Chair: Ryoko Hanada, Ph. D.］
  Research on redesigning scaling questions Seiya MITANI (Tohoku Fukushi University), Rie MTANI (Tohoku University Hospital)

  IAFP-O-13 ［Chair: Christy M. Buchanan, Ph.D.］
  The Virtuous Cycle of Recovery Narratives: A Descriptive Phenomenological Study of Mutual Narratives in Alcohol Dependence Kosuke ISHII (Saga University)

  IAFP-O-14 ［Chair: Christy M. Buchanan, Ph.D.］
  Family Therapists' Experiences Regarding the Use of the "DV" Concept When Clients Do Not Verbalize It Kayo Ishii (Prefectural University of Kumamoto)

  IAFP-O-15 ［Chair: Christy M. Buchanan, Ph.D.］
  A Qualitative Study of Factors Affecting the Mental Health of kidney transplant Donors in Japan Shuji Noguchi (Kagawa University), Nobufumi Ueda (Kagawa University), Mikio Sugimoto (Kagawa University)

  IAFP-O-16 ［Chair: Paula Mena Matos, Ph.D.］
  Relationship between family resilience and family member's psychological adjustment in families of children with developmental disabilities using father - mother paired data: A pilot study Eri Suzukida (Faculty of Psychology, Doshisha University)

  IAFP-O-17 ［Chair: Paula Mena Matos, Ph.D.］
  Potential Mediators of the Association Between Cultural Orientation and Parental Self - Efficacy Yitong Wang (Wake Forest University), Christy M. Buchanan (Wake Forest University)

  IAFP-O-18 ［Chair: Paula Mena Matos, Ph.D.］
  Differentiating Interpersonal and Intrapersonal Emotion Regulation Pathways in Early Childhood: Assessment Development, Intervention Efficacy, and Implications for Prosocial Education Yanhua Zhao (School of Psychology, Henan University), Xinwen Zhang (School of Psychology, Henan University), Mengmeng Zhao (School of Psychology, Henan University), Yuguo Wang (School of Psychology, Henan University)