2021 Volume 30 Issue 3 Pages 3_29-40
Serious efforts need to be made with respect to the climate crisis that is becoming ever more severe. Given the world’s current situation, it is necessary to transform people’s lifestyles so as to construct sustainable societies worldwide. In this study, we analyzed the transformation process of consciousness and action for the purpose of developing a transformative learning program. Our findings are as follows:
(1) We found two types of consciousness transformation process: the transformation of a sense of value through notification from a social problem; and the transformation of a viewpoint through notification from a new choice in the way of living.
(2) We found the importance of four types of support for eliminating the disincentive of the transformation process of action: role model, navigator, partner, and supporter.
(3) We found two examples of the transformation process of consciousness and action: short-time transformation and gradual transformation. In the case of a person who doesn’t realize the transformation process of action despite a deadlock in life, the acquisition of skills and the development of a human network through external training prove effective in preparing for the transformation.
(4) We found two paths: the transformation of consciousness makes a transformation of action; whilst the transformation of action makes a transformation of consciousness. A limited time trial can bring about real action.
