Social withdrawal among university students in the UK: the emerging hikikomori phenomena
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The authors aim to investigate the prevalence of hikikomori and hikikomori-like behaviors among university students in the UK, as well as their associations with mental health issues, neurodevelopmental traits, and gaming disorder. Their findings reveal that approximately 21% of students exhibit some form of hikikomori behavior, with significant correlations to psychological distress, autism-related traits, and gaming disorder. The study highlights the need for early intervention strategies to address social withdrawal in young adults, particularly in relation to gaming and mental health challenges.
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