Japanese ABA – 2025 Chapter Update
By Michiko Sorama
The Japanese Association for Behavior Analysis (J-ABA) was established in 1986 to promote the experimental, theoretical, and applied analysis of behavior in Japan. Currently, J-ABA has been increasing its number of members, it has reached more than 1,000 members. Members come from a wide variety of professions and include academics, practitioners, schoolteachers, social workers, medical doctors, nurses, animal trainers, and businesspeople.
The 42nd annual convention was held in person at Komazawa University in Tokyo from September 13 to 15, 2024. The convention had a total attendance of 415 participants, 11 symposiums, and 55 poster presentations. Since the annual conference in 2024, to encourage student members, we have started funding support for student members to present their research at the annual conference. Seven student members presented their interesting research for “Young Researcher Presentation Award.”
Additionally, the J-ABA Award for Contributions to Practice was selected in February 2024. This award is the honor given to individuals or organizations which utilize behavior analysis for dealing with social issues. Ayumi Aoki, who introduced behavioral analysis to animal welfare including animal care at zoo and aquarium, received the award.
We have formed a work group to consider a diversity policy statement. The work group developed a diversity policy statement for J-ABA in May 2024.
The 43rd annual convention in 2025 will be held in a hybrid format. The online convention will be held from August 19 to 21, and then, the in-person convention will be held from August 23 to 24, 2025 in Fukui city.
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