The Significance of ICT in the Generation of Code of Conduct: From the Perspective of Polarization of ICT and Organizational Citizenship Behavior

The purpose of this study is considering the creation of the Code of Conduct by using ICT. In particular, we consider the ethics of ICT by a case study of Japanese NPO which does a support project of “hikikomori.” On a global scale, social withdrawal and reclusion are real problems and in the information society of today, these problems are often associated with modern lifestyle and use of technology. However, in this paper, it is not to discuss the therapeutic point of view of withdrawal. Rather, it is discussed online communication in withdrawal support groups. It is the object of this paper to clarify the process of the Code of Conduct through online communication is formed.