Tomoko Wakui
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Dr. Tomoko Wakui is a leading researcher in gerontology and social welfare, with a focus on aging-in-place, long-term care policy, and the intersection of trust and technology in elder care. Her work critically examines how social security systems influence the adoption of assistive technologies, including AI and robotics, for activities of daily living (ADL) support. In her notable 2022 study, Dr. Wakui explored the paradox of trust in Japan’s mandatory long-term care insurance program, revealing that high confidence in social security may actually inhibit acceptance of assistive devices among older adults and caregivers. This contribution has garnered attention for its policy implications, earning citations as a foundational piece in debates on technology integration in care settings. Her research bridges sociological trust theory with practical gerontechnology, offering nuanced insights into how cultural and institutional factors shape caregiving dynamics. Dr. Wakui’s work is instrumental for students and researchers examining the human dimensions of aging, welfare reform, and the ethical deployment of AI in health systems.
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