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Nishimura Lab
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The lab uses data to study human motivation from the perspective of self-determination theory.
AboutAbout the lab
Uncovering how motivation works through data.
The lab studies human motivation based on self-determination theory in psychology.
It investigates how motivation works in educational and organizational settings, and analyzes data from experiments and surveys using statistical methods.
The lab aims to identify the psychological factors behind behavior and apply them to more effective educational support and organizational management.
In the university's researcher database, the lab is introduced under the name "Self-determination Theory Lab in Japan."
Key terms
- Self-determination theory
- A psychological theory about human motivation and mental health
- Motivation
- The psychological factors behind why people start and continue to take action
ResearchResearch themes
Based on self-determination theory, the lab explores the mechanisms of human motivation in education and organizations. It analyzes data from experiments and surveys using statistical methods to empirically identify the psychological factors behind behavior.
*Illustrative imageParent-Child and Intergenerational Transmission of Future Goals
The lab studies how future goals are transmitted between parents and children and across generations. It aims to help children develop intrinsic future goals.
*Illustrative imageProsocial Goals and the Suppression of Risk Behavior
The lab studies the mechanisms by which having prosocial goals (goals of contributing to society) suppresses social risk-taking behavior.
*Illustrative imageEducational Programs That Foster Prosocial Goals
The lab is developing educational intervention programs to foster prosocial goals (goals of contributing to society).
*Illustrative imageEffects of Feedback to Teachers
The lab examines whether giving teachers feedback encourages improvements in their instruction. It uses assessment materials on elementary school students' active participation in class.
MembersFaculty
The lab's members are faculty and master's students.As of 2026
- Associate ProfessorTakuma Nishimura
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The top and research theme images are illustrative and were not taken at the lab. They are cropped from Wikimedia Commons images. Cropped CC BY-SA images are provided under the same CC BY-SA license as the original (version shown on each line).
- Top image: “MOTIVATION TO 10TH CLASS STUDENTS OF MUNICIPAL HIGH SCHOOL OF TIRUPATI” Nutansai / CC BY-SA 4.0 (cropped)
- Parent-Child and Intergenerational Transmission of Future Goals: “Fishing from shore generations family Claytor Lake State Park ( )” vastateparksstaff / CC BY 2.0 (cropped)
- Prosocial Goals and the Suppression of Risk Behavior: “Service Learning at Batam” Tay Yong Seng / Public domain (cropped)
- Educational Programs That Foster Prosocial Goals: “Wikipedia Education Program at Chiwan 01” Nabin K. Sapkota / CC BY-SA 4.0 (cropped)
- Effects of Feedback to Teachers: “05092012 - Oyster class visit Teacher Appreciation 237” US Department of Education / CC BY 2.0 (cropped)
- Related lab (興治研究室): “Physics demonstration at Summit High School” Tomwsulcer / CC0 (cropped)
- Related lab (鈴木研究室): “Chemistry students performing a class demonstration 8d41258v” Esther Bubley / Public domain (cropped)
- Related lab (大浦研究室): “Flipped-up Classroom” GamerEDUCATOR / CC BY-SA 4.0 (cropped)
- Related lab (渡辺研究室): “Goat cheese class layout ( )” Leslie Seaton from Seattle, WA, USA / CC BY 2.0 (cropped)
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