Structure of Consciousness among Administrators Regarding Barrier-Free Hearts Policies

Abstract

For this study, a survey of administrators was used to understand the state of the Barrier-Free Hearts policies and clarify awareness-building among administrators regarding Barrier-Free Hearts policies. While the rate of implementation of Barrier-Free Hearts policies tended to be high in regards to social welfare activities, it tended to be low in regards to cultural-exchange activities. It was demonstrated that self-efficacy in regards to Barrier-Free Hearts policies has the effect of directly promoting cultural-exchange study activities and, through acknowledgment of the policies’ importance, an indirect effect in promoting social welfare activities, environmental improvement, and support for the disabled. It was also demonstrated that to promote Barrier-Free Hearts policies, it is important to create a personal network between local stakeholders through the formulation and ex-post evaluation of basic barrier-free plans.