抄録
This research examines how local officials have their attitudes toward getting a promotion and what
factors influence such attitudes. For pilot study, semi - structured interviews were conducted with local
officials (N=16). Study results show they had self-avoidance of getting a promotion. Next, a questionnaire
survey was conducted with local officials working in the Tokyo metropolitan area. With the data of 205
valid responses, findings indicate that attitudes toward promotion consist of four factors: (1) Motivation
for promotion, (2) Avoidance of promotion due to lack of self -confidence, (3) Avoiding promotion due to
heavier responsibilities, and (4) Avoidance of promotion due to emphasis on QOL. Comparison of these
four factors indicates that “motivation for promotion” is low and “avoidance of promotion due to lack of
self -confidence” is high. This tendency is more significant for women than men.
