Comment on “So Afraid of Phone Calls They Want to Quit: The Anxiety and Sense of Responsibility Felt by the SNS Generation” [in Japanese]
On May 12, 2025, a comment on the Asahi Shimbun article titled “So Afraid of Phone Calls They Want to Quit: The Anxiety and Sense of Responsibility Felt by the SNS Generation.” by Professor Maiko Ichihara（Graduate school of law）was published. The article explores the reasons why members of the SNS generation feel pressure and discomfort when handling phone calls, drawing on interviews with affected individuals and experts. Professor Ichihara acknowledged that everyone has areas they struggle with, and emphasized the importance of creating workplace environments where young people can adapt to social life without undue stress. She suggested, for example, that phone-related tasks should be distributed thoughtfully to avoid placing the burden on a single individual.
