The paradox of hikikomori through a transcultural lens

This article appraises cultural understanding and controversies regarding hikikomori (prolonged social withdrawal), with reference to research over the past 20 years. Initially viewed as a uniquely Japanese phenomenon, hikikomori is now recognised globally, prompting a re-evaluation of its cultural,...

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Main Authors: Yoko Nagai, Amy Kartar, Magdalena Pfaff, Hussien Elkholy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press 2025-02-01
Series:BJPsych International
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Online Access:https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S2056474024000382/type/journal_article
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