HELLO, MY NAME ISPaul Capobianco, PhD
Mixed-Methods Researcher
About Me
I am a mixed-methods researcher. My research spans a wide range of topics including cross-cultural mental health, men’s health, language and culture, and more. Learn more here
Cross-Cultural Mental Health and Men’s Health
Currently, my primary research focuses on men’s mental health in a cross-cultural and comparative context. This work aims to shed light on the prevalence of mental health conditions in men in different societies, as well as how sociocultural particularities influence the manifestation and experiences of these conditions.My mental health research also explores personality disorders and male victims of intimate partner violence and relationship abuse.
Language, Culture, and Identity
My past research has focused on issues related to language, culture, and identity and the personal and societal level. My PhD thesis examined how demographic change in Japan is influencing notions of Japanese identity, and how linguistic and cultural norms are being impacted by these changes.
What I Do
I also engage in various freelance projects and work.
UX RESEARCH
Drawing on my background in qualitative methods, I’ve conducted UX research in the form of usability audits, user interviews, and observational studies for several SMEs.
DATA ANALYSIS
I also conduct data analysis for SMEs to help them better understand their clients/users, conduct original research, and analyze industry trends.
INTERCULTURAL TRAINING
I have also worked with various companies to develop intercultural training programs and advise companies on how to work more effectively in cross-cultural settings.
Mental Health and Public health
“Assessing men’s mental health in Japan: A cross-cultural comparative study,” accepted for publication in The Journal of Men’s Health.
“Culture, communication issues, and the role of foreigners in Japan’s healthcare system”. Unpublished white paper.
Language, Society and Culture
“Language and cultural capital in the discursive maintenance of Japanese identity,” International Journal of Asian Studies 20 (2): 739-756.
“Intergenerational communication and family language policy of multicultural families in Japan,” International Journal of the Sociology of Language 276: 145-168
“African presentations and Japanese discourses: The construction and projection of categorical difference,” Asian Anthropology 20 (2): 113-132.
“Japanese migration then and now: The increased visibility of foreigners through demographic diversity and international marriage,”
