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Abstract
本研究は,米国に長期留学をしている日本人学生の日常生活を調査することにより,今後の指導に有用な資料を収集するために行った。調査は124人の大学生を対象に行った。彼らは米国における1年間留学のコースに参加していた。質問項目は体重,体格指数(BMI),アメリカの食事(食物),健康状態,睡眠,POMS,行動習慣,6か月間米国滞在により変化したところ,大学の運動施設の利用頻度およびストレスの解消法などであった。アメリカヘ来る前のそれと比較して,体重は半年間で明らかに増加した。BMIも半年間で増加した。ほとんどの学生が日本と比較してアメリカの食事が一般に量的に多いことをよく認識していた。スポーツ施設をあまり利用しなかった学生の多くは,「運動する時間がない」および「宿題で忙しい」という理由をあげていた。米国に来た当初に比較して学生の睡眠の時間は約1時間短縮されていた。また,学生の88%は授業中に眠気を感じたと答えた。POMSテストでは,対象者の平均でVのポイントが著しく低い結果となった。個人で見た場合には,非常に理想的プロフィールを示す学生がみられた。ストレスを感じたときの対抗策としては,「眠る」,「友達と話す」,「スポーツをする」,「食べる」,「音楽を聞く」がそれぞれ59%,40%,35%,31%および25%であった。半年間の米国留学で変わった点としては否定的な見解と肯定的な見解が得られた。
[Purpose] The present study investigated real and perceived challenges in lifestyle habits in a group of Japanese students engaged in a one-year study program in the USA. The findings should be helpful in preparing future groups of students for their experiences abroad. [Methods] A survey was conducted on 124 university students participating in a year-long study program in the USA and included items such as changes in body weight, body mass index (BMI), physical condition, exercise and sleep patterns, and POMS, as well as perceptions of American eating habits, personal use of recreational facilities and methods of stress management after six months in the USA. [Results] Weight, though not BMI, had increased significantly after 6 months in the USA and most students recognized that meals were larger there than is typical in Japan. Lack of time and/or too much homework were frequently cited as reasons for not exercising while abroad. Overall, students recorded an average of one less hour of sleep per night at the six month interval, and 88% experienced being sleepy in class. The POMS results indicated that, on average, the students were remarkably low on the measure of V, although some students showed desirable profiles. The main stress management techniques were sleeping (59%), talking with friends (40%), playing sports (35%), listening to music (31%) and eating (25%). Finally students noted a variety of both positive and negative personal consequences of their stay in the USA. The results of this study indicate that it is important for institutions hosting Japanese students in long-term study abroad programs to develop supportive, culturally responsive environments to enhance the students' experience and chance for success while abroad.
Journal
- Bulletin of the Faculty of Education, Chiba University [List of Volumes]
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Bulletin of the Faculty of Education, Chiba University 53, 373-380, 2005-02-28 [Table of Contents]
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