Influence of G. Stanley Hall on Yuzero Motora, the First Psychology Professor in Japan: How the Kymograph Powered Motora's Career in Psychology

摘要

Yuzero Motora was the founder of psychology in Japan, acting as an organizer, executive, and administrator of psychological science and practice and as a vocal link between psychology and the larger philosophical and pedagogical community. He studied under Professor G. Stanley Hall and earned his PhD at Johns Hopkins University. An article coauthored by Hall and Motora was published in the first issue of The American Journal of Psychology. Findings presented herein are based partially on the biographical records, articles, and books written by Motora and partially on Motora's personal documents and course curriculum from Johns Hopkins University. We focus on Motora's life and work with Hall at Johns Hopkins, the research described in the article coauthored with Hall and the impact that it had, and the influence of Hall on Motora's career after he returned to Japan.