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Introduction of new faculty members for 2021
Norio Murayama
Department of Psychology
Associate professor
Publication date: 2021.04
From the department blog
Department of Psychology
Associate professor
Publication date: 2021.04
From the department blog
[Please tell us about your specialties and their charms]
Within psychology, I am particularly interested in three themes: dementia, sleep, and sports.
There are various attractions in the field of "dementia", but I think one of them is the multidisciplinary collaboration.While psychology has a fairly important role to play in the dementia field, there is not much that psychology can do on its own.
I have applied the knowledge of psychology to other fields and applied the knowledge of other fields to psychology in my clinical and research activities.
I became interested in "sleep" when I worked with a leading professor in this field when I belonged to Kitasato University.
It is well known that sleep is an important factor for mental and physical health, but the question "Why do we sleep?" Actually there are still many.
Regarding "sports", I was affiliated with Juntendo University until 2020, so I was able to meet athletes.Many studies have reported that sports and exercise have a positive effect on mental health, so I would like to actively use them in the field of psychology.
There are various attractions in the field of "dementia", but I think one of them is the multidisciplinary collaboration.While psychology has a fairly important role to play in the dementia field, there is not much that psychology can do on its own.
I have applied the knowledge of psychology to other fields and applied the knowledge of other fields to psychology in my clinical and research activities.
I became interested in "sleep" when I worked with a leading professor in this field when I belonged to Kitasato University.
It is well known that sleep is an important factor for mental and physical health, but the question "Why do we sleep?" Actually there are still many.
Regarding "sports", I was affiliated with Juntendo University until 2020, so I was able to meet athletes.Many studies have reported that sports and exercise have a positive effect on mental health, so I would like to actively use them in the field of psychology.
[Please tell us about your recent research theme]
With regard to "dementia" among the above three themes, we have received a research grant from the government and are proceeding with the development of a simple psychological test method for differentiating dementia called dementia with Lewy bodies.
As for "sleep," I would like to launch a new project together with the seminar students to advance my research.For me personally, this is the theme I'm most interested in right now.
As for sports, we are currently conducting research on the theme of motivation, and I believe we will be able to show concrete research results in the near future.
As for "sleep," I would like to launch a new project together with the seminar students to advance my research.For me personally, this is the theme I'm most interested in right now.
As for sports, we are currently conducting research on the theme of motivation, and I believe we will be able to show concrete research results in the near future.
[Do you have any private interests?]
Until now, I have listed art, movies, and novels as my hobbies, and I still like them, but I also like manga, games, and anime.
In terms of generations, when I can remember, there was Game Watch (← Did you know?), Famicom was released when I was in elementary school, then Super Fami when I was in junior high school, PlayStation when I was in high school, and when I was in college. PlayStation 2 ... and I have the impression that I have grown along with the progress of the game.
In terms of generations, when I can remember, there was Game Watch (← Did you know?), Famicom was released when I was in elementary school, then Super Fami when I was in junior high school, PlayStation when I was in high school, and when I was in college. PlayStation 2 ... and I have the impression that I have grown along with the progress of the game.
[Please give a message to prospective students who wish to enter the Department of Psychology]
Psychology is a very interesting and practical field of study.
I am in charge of a class called "Introduction to Clinical Psychology" in the first year, so I am looking forward to meeting you.
Please aim for this department with enthusiasm.
I am in charge of a class called "Introduction to Clinical Psychology" in the first year, so I am looking forward to meeting you.
Please aim for this department with enthusiasm.