千葉大學等機構的一項研究，首次揭示了日本自閉症者所經歷的「微歧視」結構。研究指出，「閱讀空氣」等文化背景如何透過矛盾的期望和社會壓力等四個主題，對他們造成精神壓力。
由千葉大學兒童心理發展教育研究中心的大島郁葉教授領導的研究團隊，針對日本的自閉症當事人，進行了一項關於日常生活中經歷的「微歧視」（細微的歧視性言行）的大規模質性調查。此研究將過往以歐美為中心的研究，擴展到如「閱讀空氣」等日本獨特的文化背景中，首次揭示了當事人在家庭、學校和職場中所受到的負面經驗結構。從330名成人參與者分享的288個經歷中，研究歸納出四大主題：搖擺不定的社會定位、自閉症被當作「劣等象徵」、缺乏安心的場所，以及被迫進行「社交偽裝」的社會壓力。此研究成果有望成為降低當事人高精神疾病風險、建立真正包容性社會的重要方針。
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- 來源：PR TIMES
- 分類：Scientific Research Report
常見問題
What is the main topic of this research?
The research identifies the structure of microaggressions—subtle, everyday discriminatory words and actions—experienced by autistic individuals in Japan, highlighting the influence of the country's unique cultural background.
What are microaggressions?
According to the article, microaggressions are subtle, often unconscious insults, invalidations, and slights directed at individuals from marginalized groups.
What were the four main themes of microaggressions identified in the study?
The four themes were: 1) Fluctuating positions (being treated as inferior or expected to have genius abilities), 2) 'Autism' being used as a symbol of inferiority, 3) A lack of safe spaces (at home, school, work, or even with medical professionals), and 4) Social pressure to 'camouflage' their traits to fit in.
Why is this research significant for Japan?
It is the first large-scale study to explore microaggressions against autistic people specifically within Japan's cultural context, such as the societal pressure to 'read the air,' which was previously unexamined.
What is the ultimate goal of this research?
The goal is to use the findings to develop educational and awareness programs for schools, workplaces, and healthcare settings to foster a society that respects autistic communication and sensibilities, thereby reducing the high risk of mental illness among this group.