Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Search research articles

Related Experiment Videos

[The concept of "amae"].

¹St. Luke's International Hospital, Tokyo.

La Psychiatrie De L'Enfant

|January 1, 1991

Summary

Amae, a Japanese concept, describes a unique emotional closeness bridging dependence and attachment. This feeling, evident in infant-mother bonds and adult relationships, is universally applicable beyond Japanese culture.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Kamegainema cingulum (Linstow, 1902) n. gen., n. comb. (Nematoda: Dracunculidae), a subcutaneous parasite of cryptobranchids (Amphibia: Caudata).

The Journal of parasitology·2000

Same author

A novel cell adhesion inhibitor, K-7174, reduces the endothelial VCAM-1 induction by inflammatory cytokines, acting through the regulation of GATA.

Biochemical and biophysical research communications·2000

Same author

Breast cancer: importance of spiculation in computer-aided detection.

Radiology·2000

Same author

Effects of TAK-637, a tachykinin receptor antagonist, on the micturition reflex in guinea pigs.

European journal of pharmacology·2000

Same author

Duodenal somatostatinoma: a case report and review of 31 cases with special reference to the relationship between tumor size and metastasis.

Pathology international·2000

Same author

[A case of pseudoaneurysm of the dorsal pancreatic artery presenting with gastrointestinal bleeding--successful management by transcatheter arterial embolization].

Nihon Shokakibyo Gakkai zasshi = The Japanese journal of gastro-enterology·2000

Area of Science:

Psychology
Psychoanalysis
Cross-cultural psychology

Background:

Dependence and attachment are distinct emotional states.
The Japanese concept of 'amae' offers a unique perspective on emotional connection.
Understanding amae can enhance psychoanalytic investigation into emotional life.

Purpose of the Study:

Introduce and define the concept of amae.
Explore the universality and applicability of amae beyond Japanese culture.
Illustrate amae's relevance in various contexts, including literature and pet ownership.

Main Methods:

Conceptual analysis of the Japanese term 'amae'.
Examination of literary examples (French and American stories) to illustrate amae.
Application of the amae concept to understand pet-keeping psychology.

Main Results:

Amae represents a non-verbal emotional closeness, distinct from mere dependence or attachment.
Evidence of amae's presence and importance found in non-Japanese cultural contexts.
The psychology of pet ownership can be effectively explained through the lens of amae.

Conclusions:

Amae is a universally applicable concept, transcending its Japanese origins.
Amae provides valuable insights into human emotional life and interpersonal dynamics.
The concept of amae enriches psychoanalytic understanding of emotional bonds.

Related Experiment Videos