Our research focuses on the development of children during infancy with an emphasis on their relationships with their surrounding environment (caregivers, family, community, culture, etc.). In particular, we focus on their social abilities and quantitative analyses are conducted on their interactions with caregivers and peers using various indicators, such as behavioral observation, behavioral measurement, physiological indicators, and questionnaires.
Since 2016, we have launched the "Ibaraki Cohort" study based at the Osaka Ibaraki Campus of Ritsumeikan University and conducting long-term longitudinal research for proposal of childcare support based on scientific evidence. In addition, we are conducting international comparative research on parent-child relationships in collaboration with researchers in Europe, the United States, and East Asian countries.