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Subject: Boston University Social Masters The rapidly growing elderly population is becoming a serious social problem in many countries.Some countries have been succeful at finding solutions for this problem but others have not.Japan is one of the latter countries.Although Japan has one of the highest life expectancy rates and a reputation for good quality of life for its elderly population, it has been unsucceful at addreing this problem.Compared to other industrialized countries, Japan lags behind in programs for elders who are physically disabled, bedridd en or in need of long term care.The current economic crisis is exacerbating this situation as the government is cutting funding for elder programs.This problem resonates deeply with me, and I hope to someday work on finding a solution.It is for this reason that I am applying to the graduate program i n social work at Boston University: I seek the skills and knowledge I need t o return to Japan and work for a social work service.My interest in the elderly dates back to my childhood.Growing up with my grandparents greatly influenced my values and personality: they taught me to be self-motivated and disciplined.Their resilience and support has helped me to persevere even when confronted with seemingly insurmountable obstacles.Because of their kindne toward me I have a deep respect for them and for elderly people in general.This is what motivates me to become involved in the field of social work.Traditionally in Japanese society, the care of one’s parents is believed tobe the children’s duty.After World War II, such traditions have evolved due to changes in family structure.No longer is the eldest child the only one to inherit his parent’s property, and two-income families have become the norm.These changes have left Japanese people at a lo as to how to care for their aging parents.The current response to this problem seems to be hospit alization.Families increasingly hospitalize their elders who are physically disabled, bedridden or in need of long-term care.These individuals are usually transferred to nursing homes, but because of sparse accommodations anda one to two year wait list, they end up staying with family members who are often ill equipped to care for them.As a result, there are a number of inc idences of elder abuse by family members and elder suicide.Also, there are many other elderly people who live alone--every year, many of them die with no one, not even their family members, having knowledge of their death.Currently there is no social welfare program in Japan that offers aistance to these elders and their families.In the light of these terrible problems, the need for such a program is obvious.My interest in social work is to find ways to develop and improve the types of services available to the elderly in Japan at a systematic level.I want to be involved in the organizing, man aging, developing, shaping and planning of social policies related to the el derly.I believe the social work program at Boston University will allow me to do that.By studying macro social work at Boston University, I will learn about established social systems, aement and intervention strategies.I n addition, Boston University’s emphasis on urban iues appeals to me immensely.As I will be returning to work in Osaka, the second largest city in Ja pan, graduate work in this area will better equip me for the challenges I will be facing.To me, an urban miion is a commitment to identify and find s olutions to iues faced by urban areas.I believe I am well prepared for graduate work.During my undergraduate study, I acquired the neceary background knowledge by taking advanced courses in the areas of psychology and sociology, including sociological research methods, social
theory, statistics, p sychological research, and psychotherapy.Along with these courses, I had an internship at the Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence, a non-profit organization.I also volunteered at Sawayaka-en, a nursing service, and Asun aro Children’s Mental Hospital in Japan.From this internship and my volunte er work, I have gained practical experience which I feel will contribute to my academic and profeional succe.I expect the graduate work at Boston University to be demanding, challenging, and ultimately rewarding.I look forward to the experience from an intellectual as well as social point of view--I hope to learn and grow as an individual and a macro social worker.I hop e that I will be allowed to do so at Boston University.
