HIKIKOMORI SYNDROME IN JAPAN
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.61591/jslhu.25.770Keywords:
HikikomoriAbstract
Hikikomori Syndrome, the phenomenon of prolonged self-isolation, has been a serious social issue in Japan for decades. It is a form of social withdrawal, primarily observed among teenagers and adolescents since the 1970s, and has gained significant attention since the late 1990s. Recently, similar cases of Hikikomori have also been reported in several other countries. Notably, after the Covid-19 pandemic, this lifestyle has shown a tendency to increase in Japan.
Hikikomori not only negatively impacts individuals' mental health and social participation but also adversely affects the education system and the stability of the workforce. It is an urgent and global issue.
This article will analyze the underlying causes of Hikikomori syndrome and its psychological and social impacts. Additionally, it will evaluate the current state of this phenomenon in Japan, drawing lessons for Vietnamese youth and proposing ways to prevent Hikikomori syndrome.
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