<Research Articles>Frame Construction and Mobilization Mechanisms: The Case of the SEALDs as a Student Group Opposing the 2015 Japanese Military Legislation

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  • <研究論文>フレーム構築と動員メカニズム： 2015年安保法に反対する学生団体SEALDsを事例に

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According to social movement frame theory, efectively explaining problem causes through diagnostic framing, presenting solutions through prognostic framing, and providing reasons to support its solutions through motivational framing can increase activity legitimacy and necessity. This study examines the frames in SEALDs'mobilization activities. The findings reveal that SEALDs, through their diagnostic frames, attributed the causes of issues to the administration of the time, which had moved away from democracy, and criticized young people's lack of independent thinking about politics. Through prognostic framing, the SEALDs proposed solutions such as dialogues aimed at deepening mutual understanding to enhance young people's sense of agency, and alliances with opposition parties and citizen coalitions. Furthermore, through motivational framing, SEALDs instilled in young people a sense of urgency and responsibility to protect Japan's future and democracy. These frames helped to form a common understanding of the issues among the mobilization targets and promoted commitment to the movement.

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  • 国際日本研究

    国際日本研究 17 1-24, 2025-03-15

    Master's and Doctoral Program in International and Advanced Japanese Studies Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences University of Tsukuba

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