2020 Volume 24 Issue 1 Pages 27-40
Based on the support practice of a school counselor, the following influential factors affecting school adjustment for children connected to China who attend Japanese public elementary and junior high schools were elucidated: Japanese language ability, arrival time in Japan, decisions on arrival in Japan, effect of family relationships, student characteristics, and the effect of student groups. Then, the author introduced the methods that were used to provide support, and also discussed possible future issues such as children’s intercultural adaptation processes, support for Chinese children and their parents, and collaboration with external resources.
