Civil Society Groups Involved with International Students in Japan: Typology and Social Capital Generation
Affiliation:
1. Graduate School of International Relations, Ritsumeikan University, Kyoto, 603-8577, Japan
Abstract
AbstractThis article explores the interaction between civil society organizations in Japan and incoming international students to illustrate how the nonprofit sector can be conducive to social capital generation in diverse groups in the short-term. Based on interviews, participant observation and document analysis, this study examines motivations of nonprofit staff and volunteers to get involved with international students and connects them to students’ expectations and needs. The paper suggests ways of improving engagement between Japanese civil society organizations and international students to benefit all the stakeholders.
Funder
AY2018 Program for Asia-Japan Research Development, Ritsumeikan University
Publisher
Walter de Gruyter GmbH
Subject
Public Administration,Economics and Econometrics,Sociology and Political Science
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