Spatial mismatch problem of childcare in Tokyo

Mizuki Kawabata

doi:10.1016/j.sbspro.2011.07.007

Spatial mismatch problem of childcare in Tokyo

Mizuki Kawabata

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Abstract

This paper examines childcare centers' spatial mismatch problem - a geographic mismatch that impedes a balance between work and childrearing. The study area is Tokyo, which has a large and growing number of children on childcare waiting lists. Survey results indicate the importance of spatial proximity and access to childcare centers in achieving the desired balance between work and childrearing. Visualized accessibility shows a considerable geographic mismatch between the supply and demand of childcare centers, especially for smaller children aged 0-2 years. Resolving the spatial mismatch problem can be a key policy.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	300-303
Number of pages	4
Journal	Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences
Volume	21
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sbspro.2011.07.007
Publication status	Published - 2011
Externally published	Yes
Event	International Conference on Spatial Thinking and Geographic Information Sciences 2011, STGIS 2011 - Tokyo, Japan Duration: 2011 Sep 14 → 2011 Sep 16

Keywords

Accessibility
Childcare centers
GIS
Spatial mismatch
Tokyo

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Social Sciences(all)
Psychology(all)

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