ABSTRACT
Studies into the values of sport have investigated the values peculiar to sport and the problems related to the ethical values of sport. In addition to those concerning attitudes and value-orientation, studies have also been concerned with arguments regarding ‘sport involvement’ or ‘sport and socialization’. In Japan, there has been a tendency to focus on the Japanese view of sport, or value-orientation towards sport, rather than on the values of sport (Kawanabe, 1981; Kishino, 1968; Sugawara, 1976; Uesugi, 1982, 1990; Yamaguchi, 1988; Tatano, 1997). Tatano pointed out some problems, especially methodological ones, indicating that many of the arguments about Japanese sport reflect common images such as spirituality, the creeds of discipline, whole-hearted effort, and victory precedence. Yet, Tatano and Yamaguchi have argued that the Japanese view of sport does not preclude the characteristics of behaviour or value-orientation.
