Two yutori scales were developed in previous studies: i.e., Tomita’s yutori scale for mind, and Kitazume and Kanno’s yutori scale for university students. Although recent studies have used these scales, the relationship between these two scales is unclear. Therefore, this study examined the correlation between these two yutori scales. One hundred forty-five university students completed two questionnaires about yutori. In addition to these two questionnaires, we also used the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) and the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI). A correlation analysis showed the positive relationships between the two yutori scales. In addition, a negative correlation was observed between the two yutori scales and mental health as measured by CES-D and STAI. Based on these results, the future direction of yutori studies was discussed.

本研究は広島大学校友会による第11回広島大学ドリームチャレンジ賞により実現しました。