Heterosocial cognitions, skill, and anxiety were identified as constructs which are components of heterosocial performance. Each of these constructs was defined, and Likert-scale items intended to reflect these definitions were generated. The possibility that these constructs differed for men and women was tested both consensually and statistically. Judges determined the suitability of of each item for each sex, as well as the appropriateness of each item for each construct. Items judged as belonging to the three constructs were assigned to three separate subscales of a self-report measure. The construct validity and reliability of each subscale were determined through, three administrations of the measure to groups of approximately 300 people each. Data from the first administration used to verify what items might be gender specific and two versions of the subscales were generated from the results, one for men and one for women. Additionally, normative data were derived for men and women from the sample of people surveyed. The study was successful in the initial development and validation of two self-report instruments, one for each sex, for concurrently assessing heterosocial cognitions, skill, and anxiety with coefficient alpha ranging from .86 to .90 in the final iteration. The normative data indicated that there are few sex differences in responses to items in each of the three subscales.

Those who study creativity, especially from a computational perspective, have long understood the role of social influence in the creative process. This has motivated many efforts to simulate social mechanics in artificial creative systems. However, these simulations have often replicated generic or assumed human behaviors rather than specific anthropological data. In this work we take a more focused approach by quantitatively measuring interactions between creators in online social communities and replicating observed phenomena in a simulated environment. The primary contributions of this thesis are 1) defining quantitative metrics for comparing human and simulated social networks of creators, 2) providing social interaction data and analysis for several online creative societies including Skratch, FanFiction, and r/ArtCrit, 3) defining AMACS, a flexible Architecture for Multi-Agent Creative Societies, and 4) demonstrating how manipulation of AMACS hyperparameters can induce a broad range desired behaviors, including behavior observed in human communities. This thesis will enable those who manage and participate in human creative societies, including administrators of large online communities of creators, to better understand the behavior of their community members. It will also help those seeking to simulate interactions between creative agents to identify differences between their simulations and human communities, providing points of inspiration and correction that may improve simulation efficacy.

京都大学 / 新制・課程博士 / 博士(医学) / 甲第24842号 / 医博第5010号 / 新制||医||1068(附属図書館) / 京都大学大学院医学研究科医学専攻 / (主査)教授 髙橋, 良輔, 教授 林, 康紀, 教授 井上, 治久 / 学位規則第4条第1項該当 / Doctor of Medical Science / Kyoto University / DFAM

In the face of rapid urbanization, megacities have witnessed the rise of skyscrapers as central social hubs. However, the predominant design approach for these towering structures has primarily focused on practical considerations, often overlooking the spiritual well-being of individuals. This oversight has led to detrimental consequences such as mental health challenges, pervasive social isolation, and increased crime rates. While halting skyscraper construction is not a practical solution, a compelling need emerges for a fresh design approach. A paradigm shift in skyscraper design is proposed, drawing inspiration from the organic formation of neighborhoods. This approach advocates for creating vertical settings within skyscrapers, which aim to offer rejuvenating experiences through abundant social spaces. These vertical neighborhoods blend communal learning areas, recreational zones, relaxation spaces, and green areas that foster natural human connections. By strongly emphasizing enclosed and open public spaces and implementing programs encouraging interaction, the envisioned design seeks to nurture healthy relationships and facilitate genuine human connections, ultimately fostering a more cohesive and closely-knit society. / Master of Architecture / Skyscrapers, while iconic in urban areas, often overlook the spiritual needs of individuals, leading to negative consequences like mental health issues, social isolation, and increased crime rates. Instead of halting skyscraper construction, a transformative design approach is needed. Imagine a skyscraper that resembles a horizontal neighborhood with blocks, streets, and social spaces. Inspired by the natural formation of districts, this concept proposes vertical neighborhoods that offer abundant social spaces and a healing experience. The design integrates communal learning areas, recreational zones, relaxation spaces, and green areas, promoting natural human connections and addressing the prevalent isolation in megacities. This design aims to nurture healthy relationships and facilitate genuine human connections by emphasizing enclosed and open public spaces and programs that encourage interaction, ultimately fostering a more united and connected society. This innovative approach seeks to redefine the purpose of skyscrapers, transforming them into vibrant communities that prioritize people's well-being and spiritual fulfillment.

<p> The ability to recognize facial expressions facilitates social interactions. In my Ph.D. thesis, I took three approaches to compare the sensitivity of adults and children aged 5 to 14 years to the six basic facial expressions: 1) the influence of intensity on the recognition of facial expressions; 2) the perceived similarities among facial expressions; and 3) the selective use of spatial frequency information in recognizing facial expressions. Collectively, these studies reveal different developmental trajectories for different expressions, with sensitivity to happy expressions already adult-like at age 5, but changes for some negative expressions continuing even past age 10. The slow development of adult-like proficiency with negative expressions may lead children to make errors in judging the intentions of others. </p> / Thesis / Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

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