Paper short abstract:

This study aims to explain quality of life of young women focusing on fear of violence. I focus on two aspect of violence, fear of violence in family relation and fear of violence in relationship of strangers.Through the analysis, I will discuss the quality of life of young women.

Paper long abstract:

In Japan, since the Domestic Violence law was enacted in 2001, every three years surveys are conducted on the incidence of violence against women. The national survey indicates that about 20 % of women have experienced male partner violence and that the number of consultations to police or consultation support center are increasing annually. Most of the previous studies in Japan focus on the experience of Domestic Violence, not focus on the "fear of violence".

This study aims to explain a self-esteem of young women focusing on the" fear of violence".

Especially, I focus on two levels of violence, "fear of violence in own family relation" and "fear of violence from strangers".

In 2014, our group conducted an original web survey about the living and working conditions of young women in Japan. Respondents were both males and females (15-34 years old) who have high school or lower educational level. In 2016, a follow up survey was conducted.

I use the follow up survey data, and categorize responses into two; women with their partner or not.

I will analyze a relation their current job situation, economic situation, diversity of network, fear of violence, and self-esteem. Through the analysis, I would like to discuss quality of life of young women and also give comments on relevance "fear of violence" and self-esteem.