在日バングラデシュ人に対するインタビュー調査研究 : 来日した時の「夢」と日本で直面する「現実」

Abstract

Objective of the research is to investigate the goals and dreams of Bangladeshi nationals to come to Japan. To investigate of their self-evaluation on their achievements and challenges in Japan is another major objective of this research. An interview survey was carried out on 11 Bangladeshi nationals who have been living in Japan for more than 10 to 20 years. Most of the respondents have long life experience in Japan and engaged in various social activities among the Bangladeshi nationals in Japan. In the interview how the Japan life make an impact on their lifestyle and future plan has been thoroughly investigated. All interviews were recorded in an IC recorder and analyzed by using content analysis. It has been revealed that main objective of coming to Japan is to have a financially secured life. Data shows that in most of the cases, respondents are satisfied with their job and income, as well as their support to the family and relatives who live in Bangladesh. On the other hand, it has also been found that they feel insecurity regarding their future life, particularly about the future of their children and some other religious matters. The findings of this research will provide a guideline for not only those who have been living in Japan but also to the young Japanese language learners who are planning to go to Japan as well as the foreign language education policy makers of Bangladesh.