David Matsumoto
Encyclopedia
David Matsumoto is an internationally acclaimed author
, psychologist
and judoka. His areas of expertise include culture
, emotion
, facial expressions, nonverbal behavior and microexpressions. Matsumoto is a professor at San Francisco State University
and also the Director of Humintell - a company that provides "unique training in the fields of facial expression of emotion, nonverbal behavior, detecting deception and cultural adaptation." In addition, he is a 7th degree black belt in judo
and the owner and head instructor of the East Bay Judo Institute in El Cerrito, California
.
. He received his B.A. from the University of Michigan
at Ann Arbor in 1981 with High Honors in Psychology
and Japanese
. Matsumoto proceeded to obtain his Masters and Doctorate Degrees in Psychology from the University of California at Berkeley in 1983 and 1986, respectively.
Since 1989, Matsumoto has been a Professor of Psychology at San Francisco State University
, where he received a distinguished faculty award in 2009.
He is also the founder and director of the Culture and Emotion Research Laboratory (CERL) at San Francisco State.
In January 2009, Matsumoto was one of the select few who received the prestigious Minerva Award - a $1.9 million grant from the US Department of Defense, to examine the role of emotions in ideologically-based groups.
and Dr. Mark Frank, both acclaimed psychologists in the study of facial expressions and emotions.
In addition to conducting extensive research
, Matsumoto, Ekman
and Frank created the Microexpression
Training Tool (METT 1), the first training tool developed to improve one's ability to read microexpressions. Ekman and Matsumoto then proceeded to create a proceeding version of the training tool, METT2
Both Matsumoto and Ekman now have their own versions of the microexpression training tool, which is available on their websites.
In 2009, Matsumoto and Bob Willingham conducted a study examining spontaneous facial expressions in blind judo athletes. They discovered that many facial expressions are innate and not visually learned.
Matsumoto says that “Spontaneously produced facial expressions of emotion of both congenitally and non-congenitally blind individuals are the same as for sighted individuals in the same emotionally evocative situations. We also see that blind athletes manage their expressions in social situations the same way sighted athletes do.”
Their study received much publicity and critical acclaim, including coverage in Time Magazine and on CNN
.
as well as past Director of Development for USA Judo
. He holds Class A Coaching and Referee Licenses.
Matsumoto has won countless awards, including the US Olympic Committee’s Coach of the Year Award for Judo in 2003. In addition to holding various positions within the United States Judo Federation
and USA Judo
, Matsumoto served as the head coach of the 1996 Atlanta Olympic
Judo Team and was the Team Leader for the 2000 Sydney Olympic Judo Team.
His personal students have distinguished themselves by obtaining medals in national and international competition over 200 times in the past 20 years under his tutelage, including a silver medal at the 2000 World Junior Judo Championships by his daughter, 2008 Olympian, Sayaka Matsumoto
.
The Thrill of Victory and the Agony of Defeat (2007)
Culture and Psychology-4th Edition (2007)
Judo in the U.S.: A Century of Dedication (2005)
The New Japan: Debunking Seven Cultural Stereotypes (2002)
The Handbook of Culture and Psychology (2001)
のあともう一言：話が弾む英会話 (2000)
日本人の国際適応力 (1999)
Judo: A Sport and a Way of Life (1999)
これだけ！トラベル英会話 (1999)
これで通じる！一言英会話 (1998)
Culture and Modern Life (1997)
日本人の感情世界 (1996)
Introduction to Kodokan Judo: History and Philosophy (1996)
Unmasking Japan: Myths and Realities about the Emotions of the Japanese (1996)
Cultural Influences on Research Methods and Statistics (1994)
People: Psychology From a Cultural Perspective (1994)
Author
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, psychologist
Psychologist
Psychologist is a professional or academic title used by individuals who are either:* Clinical professionals who work with patients in a variety of therapeutic contexts .* Scientists conducting psychological research or teaching psychology in a college...
and judoka. His areas of expertise include culture
Culture
Culture is a term that has many different inter-related meanings. For example, in 1952, Alfred Kroeber and Clyde Kluckhohn compiled a list of 164 definitions of "culture" in Culture: A Critical Review of Concepts and Definitions...
, emotion
Emotion
Emotion is a complex psychophysiological experience of an individual's state of mind as interacting with biochemical and environmental influences. In humans, emotion fundamentally involves "physiological arousal, expressive behaviors, and conscious experience." Emotion is associated with mood,...
, facial expressions, nonverbal behavior and microexpressions. Matsumoto is a professor at San Francisco State University
San Francisco State University
San Francisco State University is a public university located in San Francisco, California. As part of the 23-campus California State University system, the university offers over 100 areas of study from nine academic colleges...
and also the Director of Humintell - a company that provides "unique training in the fields of facial expression of emotion, nonverbal behavior, detecting deception and cultural adaptation." In addition, he is a 7th degree black belt in judo
Judo
is a modern martial art and combat sport created in Japan in 1882 by Jigoro Kano. Its most prominent feature is its competitive element, where the object is to either throw or takedown one's opponent to the ground, immobilize or otherwise subdue one's opponent with a grappling maneuver, or force an...
and the owner and head instructor of the East Bay Judo Institute in El Cerrito, California
El Cerrito, California
-Transportation:The city's primary transportation infrastructure consists of the El Cerrito Plaza and El Cerrito del Norte BART stations along with several local bus lines, operated by AC Transit, providing access to the surrounding area and the nearby cities of Albany, Berkeley and Richmond...
.
Academics
Matsumoto was born and raised in Honolulu, HawaiiHonolulu, Hawaii
Honolulu is the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. state of Hawaii. Honolulu is the southernmost major U.S. city. Although the name "Honolulu" refers to the urban area on the southeastern shore of the island of Oahu, the city and county government are consolidated as the City and...
. He received his B.A. from the University of Michigan
University of Michigan
The University of Michigan is a public research university located in Ann Arbor, Michigan in the United States. It is the state's oldest university and the flagship campus of the University of Michigan...
at Ann Arbor in 1981 with High Honors in Psychology
Psychology
Psychology is the study of the mind and behavior. Its immediate goal is to understand individuals and groups by both establishing general principles and researching specific cases. For many, the ultimate goal of psychology is to benefit society...
and Japanese
Japanese language
is a language spoken by over 130 million people in Japan and in Japanese emigrant communities. It is a member of the Japonic language family, which has a number of proposed relationships with other languages, none of which has gained wide acceptance among historical linguists .Japanese is an...
. Matsumoto proceeded to obtain his Masters and Doctorate Degrees in Psychology from the University of California at Berkeley in 1983 and 1986, respectively.
Since 1989, Matsumoto has been a Professor of Psychology at San Francisco State University
San Francisco State University
San Francisco State University is a public university located in San Francisco, California. As part of the 23-campus California State University system, the university offers over 100 areas of study from nine academic colleges...
, where he received a distinguished faculty award in 2009.
He is also the founder and director of the Culture and Emotion Research Laboratory (CERL) at San Francisco State.
In January 2009, Matsumoto was one of the select few who received the prestigious Minerva Award - a $1.9 million grant from the US Department of Defense, to examine the role of emotions in ideologically-based groups.
Psychology
Matsumoto has collaborated with many other psychologists, including Dr. Paul EkmanPaul Ekman
Paul Ekman is a psychologist who has been a pioneer in the study of emotions and their relation to facial expressions. He has been considered one of the 100 most eminent psychologists of the twentieth century...
and Dr. Mark Frank, both acclaimed psychologists in the study of facial expressions and emotions.
In addition to conducting extensive research
Research
Research can be defined as the scientific search for knowledge, or as any systematic investigation, to establish novel facts, solve new or existing problems, prove new ideas, or develop new theories, usually using a scientific method...
, Matsumoto, Ekman
Ekman
-People:*Carl Gustaf Ekman , Swedish politician*Carl Daniel Ekman , Swedish chemical engineer*Erik Leonard Ekman , Swedish botanist*Gösta Ekman , Swedish actor*Gösta Ekman Swedish actor...
and Frank created the Microexpression
Microexpression
A microexpression is a brief, involuntary facial expression shown on the face of humans according to emotions experienced. They usually occur in high-stakes situations, where people have something to lose or gain. Unlike regular facial expressions, it is difficult to fake microexpressions...
Training Tool (METT 1), the first training tool developed to improve one's ability to read microexpressions. Ekman and Matsumoto then proceeded to create a proceeding version of the training tool, METT2
Both Matsumoto and Ekman now have their own versions of the microexpression training tool, which is available on their websites.
In 2009, Matsumoto and Bob Willingham conducted a study examining spontaneous facial expressions in blind judo athletes. They discovered that many facial expressions are innate and not visually learned.
Matsumoto says that “Spontaneously produced facial expressions of emotion of both congenitally and non-congenitally blind individuals are the same as for sighted individuals in the same emotionally evocative situations. We also see that blind athletes manage their expressions in social situations the same way sighted athletes do.”
Their study received much publicity and critical acclaim, including coverage in Time Magazine and on CNN
CNN
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.
Judo
Matsumoto is the current owner and head instructor of the East Bay Judo Institute located in El Cerrito, California. In addition, he has served as an official researcher for the International Judo FederationInternational Judo Federation
The International Judo Federation was founded in July 1951. The IJF was originally composed of judo federations from Europe plus Argentina. Countries from four continents were affiliated over the next ten years. Today the IJF has 200 National Federations on all continents...
as well as past Director of Development for USA Judo
USA Judo
USA Judo is a non-profit organization which represents from all areas of U.S. judo practitioners, including athletes, coaches, referees and others. The organization is managed by a staff of six at the USA Judo National Office which is located at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs,...
. He holds Class A Coaching and Referee Licenses.
Matsumoto has won countless awards, including the US Olympic Committee’s Coach of the Year Award for Judo in 2003. In addition to holding various positions within the United States Judo Federation
United States Judo Federation
The United States Judo Federation is a non-profit corporation dedicated to promoting judo in the United States. Its national office is located in Ontario, Oregon. In 2007 it will sanction competitions and tournaments in at least nine different states....
and USA Judo
USA Judo
USA Judo is a non-profit organization which represents from all areas of U.S. judo practitioners, including athletes, coaches, referees and others. The organization is managed by a staff of six at the USA Judo National Office which is located at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs,...
, Matsumoto served as the head coach of the 1996 Atlanta Olympic
Olympic Games
The Olympic Games is a major international event featuring summer and winter sports, in which thousands of athletes participate in a variety of competitions. The Olympic Games have come to be regarded as the world’s foremost sports competition where more than 200 nations participate...
Judo Team and was the Team Leader for the 2000 Sydney Olympic Judo Team.
His personal students have distinguished themselves by obtaining medals in national and international competition over 200 times in the past 20 years under his tutelage, including a silver medal at the 2000 World Junior Judo Championships by his daughter, 2008 Olympian, Sayaka Matsumoto
Sayaka Matsumoto
is a Japanese-born American judoka. Matsumoto competed for the United States in the women's 48 kg judo event at the 2008 Summer Olympics....
.
Books
Matsumoto is the author of numerous books, including:The Thrill of Victory and the Agony of Defeat (2007)
Culture and Psychology-4th Edition (2007)
Judo in the U.S.: A Century of Dedication (2005)
The New Japan: Debunking Seven Cultural Stereotypes (2002)
The Handbook of Culture and Psychology (2001)
のあともう一言：話が弾む英会話 (2000)
日本人の国際適応力 (1999)
Judo: A Sport and a Way of Life (1999)
これだけ！トラベル英会話 (1999)
これで通じる！一言英会話 (1998)
Culture and Modern Life (1997)
日本人の感情世界 (1996)
Introduction to Kodokan Judo: History and Philosophy (1996)
Unmasking Japan: Myths and Realities about the Emotions of the Japanese (1996)
Cultural Influences on Research Methods and Statistics (1994)
People: Psychology From a Cultural Perspective (1994)
See also
- Body languageBody languageBody language is a form of non-verbal communication, which consists of body posture, gestures, facial expressions, and eye movements. Humans send and interpret such signals almost entirely subconsciously....
- Emotions and CultureEmotions and cultureEmotions are universal phenomena; however, they are affected by culture. While some emotions are universal and are experienced in similar ways as a reaction to similar events across all cultures, other emotions show considerable cultural differences in their antecedent events, the way they are...
- Emotion classificationEmotion classificationThe means by which we distinguish one emotion from another is a hotly contested issue in emotion research and affective science. This page summarises some of the major theories.-Basic and Complex Emotions:...
- MicroexpressionMicroexpressionA microexpression is a brief, involuntary facial expression shown on the face of humans according to emotions experienced. They usually occur in high-stakes situations, where people have something to lose or gain. Unlike regular facial expressions, it is difficult to fake microexpressions...
- Nonverbal communicationNonverbal communicationNonverbal communication is usually understood as the process of communication through sending and receiving wordless messages. Messages can be communicated through gestures and touch , by body language or posture, by facial expression and eye contact...
External links
- Humintell Company Website
- David Matsumoto Personal Website
- East Bay Judo Instructor Page
- American Psychological Association Press Release
- American Psychological Paper: Spontaneous Facial Expressions
- Time Magazine Article-Try Lifting Your Mood
- Professional Profile, San Francisco State University
- Interview with David Matsumoto on TheJudoPodcast.eu