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Characterizing Experiences With Hikikomori Syndrome on Twitter Among Japanese-Language Users: Qualitative Infodemiology Content Analysis

Characterizing Experiences With Hikikomori Syndrome on Twitter Among Japanese-Language Users: Qualitative Infodemiology Content Analysis

Although the causes and risk factors for hikikomori are not completely known, many studies have highlighted aspects of Japanese society and culture that enable hikikomori features and may account for the especially high number of hikikomori cases reported in Japan.

Misa Ashley Uchiyama, Hirofumi Bekki, Tiana McMann, Zhuoran Li, Tim Mackey

JMIR Infodemiology 2025;5:e65610

Examining Tweet Content and Engagement of Users With Tweets About Hikikomori in Japanese: Mixed Methods Study of Social Withdrawal

Examining Tweet Content and Engagement of Users With Tweets About Hikikomori in Japanese: Mixed Methods Study of Social Withdrawal

We previously reported findings based on analysis of tweets containing the hashtag #hikikomori [10]; the study found that tweets depicted hikikomori as either not a problem (eg, as a lifestyle or a nonconcerning behavior) or as a medical or social problem. Tweets with scientific content and tweets mentioning hikikomori in countries other than Japan showed significantly higher user engagement than those without these topics.

Victor Pereira-Sanchez, Miguel Angel Alvarez-Mon, Toru Horinouchi, Ryo Kawagishi, Marcus P J Tan, Elizabeth R Hooker, Melchor Alvarez-Mon, Alan R Teo

J Med Internet Res 2022;24(1):e31175

Exploring the Extent of the Hikikomori Phenomenon on Twitter: Mixed Methods Study of Western Language Tweets

Exploring the Extent of the Hikikomori Phenomenon on Twitter: Mixed Methods Study of Western Language Tweets

Hikikomori is the romanization of a Japanese concept referring to a complex phenomenon characterized by severe social withdrawal [1-3]. Definitions of hikikomori have evolved slightly over time [4], but in general, individuals with hikikomori are defined by their pattern of social isolation, remaining usually at their homes, which includes significant distress or functional impairment (eg, inability to maintain academic studies or a job) and a duration of at least 6 months [5-7].

Victor Angel Pereira-Sanchez, Miguel Angel Alvarez-Mon, Angel Asunsolo del Barco, Melchor Alvarez-Mon, Alan Teo

J Med Internet Res 2019;21(5):e14167

Harnessing Social Media to Explore Youth Social Withdrawal in Three Major Cities in China: Cross-Sectional Web Survey

Harnessing Social Media to Explore Youth Social Withdrawal in Three Major Cities in China: Cross-Sectional Web Survey

Hikikomori, a form of pathological social withdrawal behavior that was first identified in Japan, describes youth and young adults who largely become recluses (mainly in their parents’ homes) and do not engage in education, employment, or training for months or years [1]. Their hidden or non-engaged behavior [2-6] makes studying hikikomori an extremely challenging research topic.

Lucia Lin Lin Liu, Tim MH Li, Alan R Teo, Takahiro A Kato, Paul WC Wong

JMIR Ment Health 2018;5(2):e34