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International experience of hikikomori (prolonged social withdrawal) and its relevance to psychiatric research

Year: 2020

Type: article

Abstract: When prolonged social withdrawal was first described in Japan as 'hikikomori', many studies examining its etiology suggested it to be related to factors unique to Japan and thus a culture-bound syndrome. However, existing research has suffered from a lack of standardised definitions, impeding comparability between studies. We summarise existing research and discuss its relevance to psychiatric practice today.

Source: BJPsych International

DOI: 10.1192/bji.2020.20

Authors: Marcus P. J. Tan, William Lee, Takahiro A. Kato

Institutions: South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, Devon Partnership NHS Trust, Kyushu University

Language: English

Topic: Youth Substance Use and School Attendance

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

Funders: Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development, National Institute for Health and Care Research, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science