Exploring the Definition of Child Poverty : For Consideration of Legal Policy

Authors

Kazuko Ikeya, Nagasaki UniversityFollow
Fumie Adachi, Miyazaki UniversityFollow
Kazutoshi Imade, Hyogo University of Teacher EducationFollow

Keywords

Child, Poverty, Law, Field Survey, Definition

Received Date

12-22-2025

Revised Date

12-23-2025

Accepted Date

1-28-2026

Publication Date

3-20-2026

Abstract

We explore the definition of child poverty for consideration of legal policy.

Survey of the actual situation in local governments and private organizations concerning child poverty.

① Some parents don’t know how to prioritize their spending, and there are cases where parents don’t provide for their children.

② This cannot be addressed only with financial investment.

It is inappropriate to define child poverty only by low household income. It should also be

defined as whether children are being provided for through their development.

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Recommended Citation

Ikeya, Kazuko; Adachi, Fumie; and Imade, Kazutoshi (2026) "Exploring the Definition of Child Poverty : For Consideration of Legal Policy," Japanese Society and Culture: Vol. 8, Article 10.
DOI: 10.52882/2434-1738-0810
Available at: https://gensoken.toyo.ac.jp/japanese-society-and-culture/vol8/iss/10