Statement of Purpose
In contemporary society, the human mind is shaped not only by individual experience but also by social, cultural, historical, institutional, and relational contexts. As globalization advances and multicultural societies expand, new perspectives are needed for understanding psychological life and providing support.
The Society for Comparative Clinical Psychology was founded by Dr. Taka Mochizuki (Ph.D. in Psychology, Kyushu University) to examine the theories, practices, professional systems, training, and ethics of clinical psychology from the perspective of comparative clinical psychology. During the Society's formative period, Peiling Gu and Dr. Jiro Ogata also contributed to the development of its founding principles and organizational foundation.
Comparative clinical psychology does not simply compare cultural differences. It places clinical psychology itself within a comparative framework and examines how psychological understanding, methods of support, and professional roles are formed and practiced within different cultural, social, and institutional contexts.
Through collaboration between researchers and practitioners, regular study meetings, international academic exchange, and publication of the Journal of Comparative Clinical Psychology, the Society seeks to deepen comparative clinical psychology and contribute to context-sensitive psychological support in multicultural societies.
Activities
Regular Research Meetings and Study Sessions
We share theoretical insights from clinical psychology, intercultural psychology, and cultural psychology in Japan and abroad from a comparative perspective. Through case studies and discussions, we examine from multiple angles how these insights can be applied to clinical practice and interpersonal support in multicultural societies.
We also promote interaction between researchers and practitioners, providing a platform for reciprocal learning between theory and practice. Participants have opportunities to present their own research and practice, and through dialogue with individuals from diverse academic fields and cultural backgrounds, they are expected to gain new perspectives and develop emerging research questions.
Journal of Comparative Clinical Psychology
The Journal of Comparative Clinical Psychology is a peer-reviewed academic journal published twice a year by the Society. It publishes original articles, practice reports, theoretical studies, and related scholarly contributions primarily by members of the Society.
Articles published in the journal are made available through academic platforms such as J-STAGE, CiNii Research, and the National Diet Library, and are accessible to researchers and practitioners in Japan and abroad.
The journal is also listed in Ichushi Web, further enhancing its accessibility within the medical, psychological, and health sciences research communities.
Online ISSN: 2760-2575
J-STAGE: https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/browse/jccpsy/-char/ja
CiNii Research: https://x.gd/7XkWf
National Diet Library Bibliographic ID: 034170783
Ichushi Journal Code: J08057（https://www.jamas.or.jp/shusaishi/view/?jid=J08057）
Selected for inclusion in the literature information databases of the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST)
Call for Papers and International Academic Exchange
The Society values academic exchange in clinical psychology research and practice within Asian cultural contexts. We welcome submissions from researchers in China, South Korea, Mongolia, and other Asian countries and regions.
The Journal of Comparative Clinical Psychology adopts a peer review system and publishes original articles, practical reports, theoretical studies, and research outcomes related to cross-cultural and multicultural psychological support.
We particularly welcome submissions on the following topics:
・Cross-cultural adaptation ・Psychological support for international students
・Youth mental health and stress management ・Psychological practice in schools
・Psychological support in multicultural societies ・Comparative culture and clinical practice research
We warmly welcome active submissions and academic exchange from early-career researchers, graduate students, and international collaborative research teams.
Promotion of International Exchange and Collaborative Research
We actively promote exchange with researchers and practitioners overseas and strive to build international networks. Specifically, through support for fieldwork, international collaborative research, the sharing of research outcomes, and the translation of academic materials, we aim to foster mutual understanding and the development of knowledge grounded in diverse cultural contexts.
Through these initiatives, we seek to contribute to the enhancement of clinical practice in multicultural societies and the creation of new areas of research.
Practice Sharing Session
This forum provides an opportunity to share support cases involving clients from diverse cultural backgrounds, as well as practical strategies and challenges encountered in professional settings. From the perspective of comparative clinical psychology, which is a distinctive feature of this society, the forum focuses on both commonalities and differences in psychological understanding and support across diverse cultural contexts.
It also examines cultural differences, communication challenges, and the adaptation of support approaches from a practice-oriented and comparative perspective. We welcome reports from a wide range of fields, including universities, healthcare, education, welfare, and community support, and promote interdisciplinary exchange.
Through active discussion and interaction among participants, the forum aims to deepen culturally informed understanding, systematize practical knowledge, and enhance the quality of support in multicultural societies.
Multilingual Psychological Counseling
Operated as an Affiliated Service
Tingling Psychological Counseling Office
(Kazuhiko Nojima: Advisor & Supervisor)
https://www.tinglingcounseling.com/
Kyushu Center for International Cultural and Educational Exchange
https://kcice.crayonsite.com/
About the Organization
| Organization Name | The Society for Comparative Clinical Psychology |
|---|---|
| President | Taka Mochizuki, Ph.D. (Psychology, Kyushu University) Researcher ID: 30884738 |
| Vice President Chair, Certification Committee | Jiro Ogata, Ph.D. (Psychology, Kibi International University) Researcher ID:70962348 |
| Vice President Chair, Editorial Board | Peiling GU. Licensed Psychologist (Japan), Certified Clinical Psychologist Board Member, Japanese Association of Humanistic Psychology |
| Vice President Chair, Research Promotion Committee | Daisuke Motoyoshi, Ph.D.(Kumamoto University) Researcher ID: 30712335 |
| Auditor | Tsurukawa Suzuka |
| Date of Establishment | 8 May 2015 |
| Contact Information | soc.sccp@gmail.com |
| Membership｜Administration｜Partners | Skylynn Co., Ltd. |
Membership Information
The Society welcomes researchers, practitioners, graduate students, and professionals who are interested in culturally grounded psychological understanding and support from the perspective of comparative clinical psychology. We provide a forum for academic exchange between theory and practice.
We particularly welcome individuals with interests in multicultural adaptation, intercultural psychology, clinical psychology, psychological support for international students and culturally diverse populations, overseas fieldwork, comparative culture, cultural psychology, and global mental health.
To apply for membership, please contact the secretariat through the contact form or by e-mail with your name, affiliation, field of expertise, brief self-introduction, and reason for applying. If you have a recommendation from an existing member, please include the recommender's name. The secretariat will review your application and provide further information about the membership procedure.
Admission fee: JPY 9,000
Annual fee: JPY 3,000
Contact: soc.sccp@gmail.com
What is Comparative Clinical Psychology?
Comparative Clinical Psychology is an interdisciplinary field that examines the theories, practices, professional systems, and ethical frameworks of clinical psychology as they have developed within diverse cultural, social, and historical contexts. Its aim is to clarify both the universality and cultural specificity of psychological support.
The field reconsiders fundamental questions such as what constitutes a psychological problem, what it means to provide support, and how therapeutic relationships are constructed. By comparing clinical practices across countries and regions, it critically examines the assumptions of existing theories and seeks to develop psychological support models suited to multicultural societies.
Major research themes include international comparisons of professional training and certification systems, cultural adaptation of psychotherapy, cultural variations in the expression and classification of psychological distress, ethics and values in psychological support, communication styles in clinical interviews, support for migrants and international students, and postcolonial critiques of clinical psychology.
Contact
Society for Comparative Clinical Psychology Secretariat
E-mail: soc.sccp@gmail.com
Address: Taka Mochizuki Laboratory, Oji Campus, Tokyo University of Social Welfare, 2-1-11 Horifune, Kita-ku, Tokyo, Japan