表題番号：2021C-330
日付：2022/07/08
研究課題Life as a Project: Japan's Urban Salarywomen, their Lives and Careers under Covid 19
| 研究者所属（当時） | 資格 | 氏名 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| （代表者） | 国際学術院 大学院アジア太平洋研究科 | 教授 | ロバーツ グレンダ Ｓ |
- 研究成果概要
- From the iseven qualitative nterviews I was able to conduct, in this current phase of the project. I learned that for the most part, my interviewees fared well during the pandemic. They were able to carry out their work duties from their homes. Since they are older now, they did not have small children to take care of during the day. This meant that they could continue their work uninterrupted. In fact, some of them preferred having a home office rather than going to the company every day. It saved them time and energy. The only negative factor has been a downturn in the company's fortunes since sales of their products have been affected by the supply chain problems and border closings during the pandemic.To the best of my knowledge, none of my interviewees have become ill nor were their families affected. Some of them have reached retirement age but are continuing on at the company for another five years. Others are anticipating retirement and planning what to do with themselves afterward. I am impressed with their energetic plans.Many of my interviewees have seen their hard work vis a vis their children's educations come to fruition. Some of the children have entered very prestigious universities, while others have now found stable employment. Some children have married, and there are now grandchildren. All of this I will be analyzing and writing up in the future.