Hikikomori and Peer-Supported Virtual Hangouts: A Cross-Sectional Survey of Web-Based Peer Support in a Japanese Sample.

Background: Hikikomori, a globally emerging psychiatric syndrome, is characterised by near-complete withdrawal from social interaction. While various interventions exist, research on the effectiveness of peer support for psychological recovery remains limited. Furthermore, many individuals with hiki...

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Publicado en:	International Journal of Social Psychiatry Vol. 72; no. 6; pp. 1689 - 1700
Autores principales:	Funakoshi, Akiko, Yong, Roseline, Sekiguchi, Eri
Formato:	Artículo
Publicado:	Sage Publications Inc. Sep2026
Materias:	Japan Support groups Self-evaluation Affinity groups Mental illness Internet Help-seeking behavior Experience Social support Patient satisfaction Interpersonal relations Social isolation Patients' attitudes T-test (Statistics) Research funding Questionnaires Online social networks Chi-squared test
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