Hirofumi Hashimoto, Ph.D
Associate professor, Graduate School of Literature and Human Sciences, Osaka Metropolitan University
RESEARCH INTERESTS
My research interests have been focused on understanding the adaptive value of culture-specific behaviors. Through my research in socio-ecological psychology, I have demonstrated that certain culture-specific behaviors, often called “interdependent” behaviors in cultural psychology, are highly ecological fit in terms of minimizing the risk of accruing a bad reputation. I have also argued that culturally shared beliefs play dual roles in affecting people’s behavior through culturally installed goals and other individuals’ expected responses. I am now focusing on the social incentive structure, which consists of individuals’ adaptive strategies according to what actions others expect from them in a cultural context. I explore the connection between individuals’ minds as micro-level variables (i.e., values, preferences, and motivations) and the aforementioned societal incentive structure as macro-level variables.
Keywords: cultural beliefs, default strategy, cooperation, reputation, indirect reciprocity
ACADEMIC POSITION
2022-present Associate professor, Graduate School of Literature and Human Sciences, Osaka Metropolitan University
2021-2022 Associate professor, Graduate School of Literature and Human Sciences, Osaka City University
2015-2021 Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Yasuda Women’s University
2013 Visiting Research Associate, Department of Psychology, University of Maryland
2012-2015 Research Fellow, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (PD)
2009-2012 Research Fellow, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (DC1)
EDUCATION
2012 Ph.D., Behavioral Science, Hokkaido University, Japan. Advisor: Toshio Yamagishi
2009 M.A., Behavioral Science, Hokkaido University, Japan. Advisor: Toshio Yamagishi
2007 B.A., Behavioral Science, Hokkaido University, Japan. Advisor: Toshio Yamagishi
AWARD
Misumi Award, Asian Association of Social Psychology (2015)
The Best-Poster Award, International Congress of the International Association for cross-cultural psychology (2008)
SELECTED ARTICLES IN REFEREED JOURNALS
Hashimoto, H., Maeda, K., & Sato, K. (2022). Future-oriented thinking promotes Japanese positive attitude towards the “Help Mark” in Japan. Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences, 3:967033.
Hashimoto, H., Ohashi, T. & Yamaguchi, S. (2022). Solicitation matters: Cultural differences in solicited and unsolicited support provision. Frontiers in Psychology, 13:953260.
Maeda, K., Kumai, Y., & Hashimoto, H. (2022). Potential influence of decision time on punishment behavior and its evaluation. Frontiers in Psychology, 13:794953.
Hashimoto, H., Maeda, K., Yamamoto, K. & Mifune, N. (2022). Willingness to be the recipient during the dictator game. BMC Research Notes, 15:261.
Hashimoto, H., Maeda, K., & Matsumura, K. (2022). Fickle judgments under moral dilemmas: Time pressure and utilitarian judgments in interdependent cultures. Frontiers in Psychology, 13:795732.
Maeda, K., Hashimoto, H., Sato, K. (2021). Creating a positive perception toward inclusive education with future-oriented thinking. BMC Research Notes, 14:497.
Hashimoto, H., & Maeda, K. (2021). Collegial organizational climate alleviates Japanese schoolteachers’ risk for burnout. Frontiers in Psychology, 12:737125.
Tateishi, W., Hashimoto, H., & Takahashi, N. (2021). Reputation of those who cooperate beyond group boundaries: A comparison of universalistic and in-group favoring strategies. Letters on Evolutionary Behavioral Science, 46-53.
Hashimoto, H. (2021). Cross-generational differences in independence and interdependence: Discrepancies between their actual and ideal selves in Japanese cultural context. Frontiers in Psychology, 12:676526.
Maeda, K., Hashimoto, H., & Sato, K. (2021). Japanese schoolteachers’ attitudes and perceptions regarding inclusive education implementation: The interaction effect between help-seeking preference and collegial climate. Frontiers in Education, 5:587266.
Maeda, K., & Hashimoto, H. (2020). Time pressure and in-group favoritism in a minimal group paradigm. Frontiers in Psychology, 11: 603117.
Hashimoto, H., Maeda, K., Tomida, S., & Tanida, S. (2020). The association between the level of general trust and the judgment accuracy of group members’ cooperation in a social dilemma. Letters on Evolutionary Behavioral Science, 11, 27-30.
Hashimoto, H., & Yamagishi, T. (2016). Duality of independence and interdependence: An adaptationist perspective. Asian Journal of Social Psychology, 19, 286-297.
Yamagishi, T., & Hashimoto, H. (2016). Social niche construction. Current Opinion in Psychology, 8, 119–124.
Hashimoto, H., & Yamagishi, T. (2015). Preference-expectation reversal in the ratings of independent and interdependent individuals: A comparison of participants from the United States and Japan. Asian Journal of Social Psychology, 18, 115–123.
Hashimoto, H., Mifune, N., & Yamagishi, T. (2014). To be perceived as altruistic: strategic considerations that support fair behavior in the dictator game. Letters on Evolutionary Behavioral Science, 5, 17-20.
Hashimoto, H., & Yamagishi, T. (2013). Two faces of interdependence: Harmony seeking and rejection avoidance. Asian Journal of Social Psychology, 16, 142–151. (*granted Misumi Award)
Yamagishi, T., Hashimoto, H., Cook, K. S., Kiyonari, T., Shinada, M., Mifune, N., Inukai, K., Takagishi, H., Horita, Y., & Li, Y. (2012). Modesty in self-presentation: A comparison between the U.S. and Japan. Asian Journal of Social Psychology, 15, 60-68. (*granted Misumi Award)
Yamagishi, T., Hashimoto, H., Li, Y., & Schug, J. (2012). Stadtluft macht frei (City air brings freedom). Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology, 43, 38-45.
Hashimoto, H., Li, Y., & Yamagishi, T. (2011). Beliefs and preferences in cultural agents and cultural game players. Asian Journal of Social Psychology, 14, 140-147.
Mifune, N., Hashimoto, H., & Yamagishi, T. (2010). Altruism toward in-group members as a reputation mechanism. Evolution and Human Behavior, 31, 109-117.
Yamagishi, T., Hashimoto, H., & Schug, J. (2008). Preferences vs. strategies as explanations for culture-specific behavior. Psychological Science, 19, 578-583. (*featured in Science Editor's Choice)