Cross-cultural Study on Attitudes Toward People with Disabilities in Japan and the U. S. A. : Investigation of ATDP Scale and Special Policies Toward People with Disabilities at Theme Parks

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  • 障害を持つ人々に対する態度に関する日米比較研究 : ATDP尺度とテーマパークにおける障害を持つ人々に対する特別な方針の検討より
  • ショウガイ オ モツ ヒトビト ニ タイスル タイド ニ カンスル ニチベイ

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Two surveys were conducted to clarify the relation between attitudes towards people with disabilities and special policies for people with disabilities in Japan and the U.S.A. In Study 1, attitudes of 240 students in Japan and 76 students in the U.S.A. were measured by the ATDP scale (Yuker,Block, & Young, 1966). The mean ATDP scores were 108.3 in Japan and 126.5 in the U.S.A. These results indicate that students in the U.S.A. have more positive attitudes towards people with disabilities than do students in Japan. In Study 2, special policies towards people with disabilities were compared between 24 theme parks in the U.S.A. and 20 in Japan. Fifteen (62.5%) of the U.S.A. theme parks, and 15 (75%) of the theme parks in Japan discount admission fees for people with disabilities. Concerning the types of disability, the discount is indiscriminately applied in Japan, and selectively applied in the U.S.A. The main reason for this discounting in the U.S.A. was that people with disabilities cannot enjoy as many rides and attractions as other customers. In contrast, the main reason given in Japan was because of social welfare and courtesy. In conclusion, attitudes and special policies toward people with disabilities are different in these two countries. Students' attitudes were consistent with the law and special policies of their own country.

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