Comorbidity among symptoms of internet gaming disorder, social withdrawal, and depression in 3430 young people in Hong Kong: A network analysis

Journal of Affective Disorders, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 359, С. 319 - 326

Опубликована: Май 21, 2024

Язык: Английский

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Hikikomori (prolonged social withdrawal) and co-occurring psychiatric disorders and symptoms in adolescents and young adults: A scoping review

Comprehensive Psychiatry, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 138, С. 152573 - 152573

Опубликована: Янв. 9, 2025

Hikikomori, or prolonged social withdrawal, is a clinical condition usually emerging during adolescence young adulthood, characterized by severe self-isolation in one's home, and often associated with other psychiatric disorders symptoms. The study summarized evidence of hikikomori diagnostic criteria, manifestations, comorbidity symptoms adolescents adults. A scoping review was conducted following PRISMA guidelines, four electronic databases searched for original works English, French, Italian published since 2010. total 15 studies were selected, 7 involved adolescents, 4 adults, participants from both age groups. Most relied on the criteria proposed inclusion fifth edition Diagnostic Statistical Manual Mental Disorders (DSM-5). Differences profiles identified between Heterogeneity comorbidity, demographic features samples. Studies adopting more homogeneous populations, shared consistent assessment tools longitudinal designs are needed to better clarify people.

Язык: Английский

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Prevalence of hikikomori and associations with suicidal ideation, suicide stigma, and help-seeking among 2,022 young adults in Hong Kong

International Journal of Social Psychiatry, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 69(7), С. 1768 - 1780

Опубликована: Май 16, 2023

Young adults are at elevated risks of hikikomori (severe social withdrawal) under the COVID-19 pandemic, which could lead to psychological distress and suicidal ideation.The present study aimed examine associations among hikikomori, suicide stigma, ideation, help-seeking behaviors young in Hong Kong.This recruited a large sample 2,022 Kong via an online survey end 2021. The participants completed Hikikomori Questionnaire validated measures on distress, ideation severity report their behaviors. Multivariate analysis variance was conducted compare profiles groups. Path evaluated effects stigma occurrence with behaviors.Hikikomori showed significant positive indirect prevalence distress. Glorification positively predicted persons. associated reduced help-seeking. Isolation were greater barriers seek help non-help-seekers. Perceived helpfulness sought negatively help-seekers.The findings demonstrated less hikikomori. Suicide differential

Язык: Английский

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Epidemiology of Hikikomori: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of 19 studies

Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Фев. 27, 2025

Aim Hikikomori, a severe form of social withdrawal, has been recognized as an important global public health problem. However, estimates the worldwide Hikikomori prevalence have inconsistent. This study aimed to provide comprehensive assessment cross‐cultural through meta‐analysis and systematic review. Methods We systematically searched multiple databases (including PubMed, EMBASE, PsycINFO, Web Science) for relevant studies. Pooled were calculated using random‐effects model. Subgroup analyses categorical variables meta‐regression continuous performed identify potential moderators estimates. Results A total 19 studies based on 58,229 participants included analysis. The overall was 8.0% (95% CI, 4.9%–12.9%). did not differ significantly between regions (East Asia Western), time periods (pre– post–COVID‐19 pandemic), sex, sample size, or presence versus absence psychiatric disorders. In contrast, higher rates reported in 25‐item Questionnaire (HQ‐25) (21.7%; 95% 11.8%–36.4%) other questionnaires (5.0%; 3.1%–7.9%, [ P < 0.01]) nonprobability sampling (12.5%; 7.9%–19.2%) probability methods (3.1%; 1.4%–6.9% 0.01]). Lower quality (coefficient = −0.45, 0.03) older age also linked 0.10, 0.01). Conclusion suggests that is common problem globally. results highlight importance standardized diagnostic tools well further research moderating factors intervention alleviate disabling experiences associated with Hikikomori.

Язык: Английский

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Clarifying the position of hikikomori in mental health: Is hikikomori a variant of already-known mental health disorders? A review of the literature

Journal of Pacific Rim Psychology, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 18

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024

Hikikomori was included in the chapter “Culture and Psychiatric Diagnosis” of DSM-5-TR Section III as an example cultural concepts distress. However, attempts over time to better define hikikomori emphasized different specific characteristics/criteria. The present study aimed provide overview criteria definitions hikikomori, examine whether resembles social anxiety/phobia (and avoidant personality), depression, adjustment stress disorders. This narrative review followed available recommendations on reporting standards. A structured literature search conducted PubMed, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, PsycARTICLES, Web Science, Scopus May 31, 2023. diverge their focus such not working/attending school, avoidance/refusal disinterest/unwillingness participate situations relationships. a (severe) variant anxiety disorder, form or depressive depending use. Empirical evidence clinical validity some is scarce. If do include indicators dysfunction, condition under may reflect severe/extreme isolation rather than diagnostic category. Updated research were proposed foster future studies addressing comorbidity. Alternatively, “with (social) withdrawal” specifier definition anxiety, depressive, disorders should be considered. Finally, inclusion discussed.

Язык: Английский

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Exploring the association between online gaming addiction and academic performance among the school‐going adolescents in Bangladesh: A cross‐sectional study

Health Science Reports, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 7(9)

Опубликована: Авг. 29, 2024

The pervasive nature of online gaming, notably accentuated during the COVID-19 pandemic, has spurred concerns regarding gaming addiction among children. This study explores intricate ramifications on academic performance and social dynamics children in Bangladesh. Our primary objective is to gauge extent unravel its profound effects performance.

Язык: Английский

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Association between social withdrawal and suicidal ideation in patients with major depressive disorder: The mediational role of emotional symptoms

Journal of Affective Disorders, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 347, С. 69 - 76

Опубликована: Ноя. 20, 2023

Язык: Английский

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Perspectives of Peers as a Microsystem for Supporting Deaf Students in Inclusive Elementary Schools

International Journal of Learning Teaching and Educational Research, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 23(4), С. 298 - 319

Опубликована: Апрель 30, 2024

Peers play a crucial role in facilitating student participation, fostering interaction and unlocking the potential for development, thereby providing an experiential glimpse into living within inclusive or diverse societal settings. This study delves perspectives of peers regarding inclusion their hearing-impaired counterparts classroom microsystem. Focused on relatively unexplored terrain typical peers' viewpoints presence students, this research engages one hundred twenty-one from students with hearing impairments at regular elementary school levels Banjarbaru City, Indonesia, teachers six classes across different schools. The recruitment process utilized purposive sampling interviews questionnaire, gathered data subjected to thematic analysis. Employing Miles & Huberman model, analysis follows three-fold path encompassing reduction, presentation, conclusion/verification. underscores significance peer management microsystem, highlighting its aiding development proximal zones impairments. Drawing findings, recommends two key interventions. Firstly, are encouraged foster understanding among about through targeted learning activities, transforming microsystem supportive environment. Secondly, both urged establish common language applicable all elements class. concerted effort aims enhance communication interaction, environment students.

Язык: Английский

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Validation of the 12-item Gamification User Types Hexad Scale in 1,610 Hong Kong Young Gamers

International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Июль 22, 2024

Abstract The present study aimed to examine the psychometric properties of Gamification User Types Hexad Scale (Hexad) and validate 12-item short version (Hexad-12) in Chinese context. An online survey recruited 1,610 young gamers aged between 11 29 (mean age = 23.1, SD 4.18) Hong Kong May June 2023, who completed Hexad-24 other validated measures. Factorial validity measurement invariance were evaluated by confirmatory factor analysis. Convergent factors was examined with demographic gaming characteristics, social support, internet disorder (IGD) symptoms, depressive hikikomori. 6-factor model provided mediocre fits (comparative fit index < 0.90 standardized root mean square residuals > 0.07) original 24-item but adequate 0.97 0.04) Hexad-12 split samples substantial loadings acceptable reliability. showed scalar across gender, groups, game genre. Disruptor positively moderately strongly correlated IGD hikikomori, suicidal ideation. Philanthropist socializer support meaning life; free-spirits achievers negatively weakly findings demonstrated for Hexad-12, supporting its use brief assessment gamers' user types.

Язык: Английский

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Increasing Access to Mental Health Services: Videogame Players’ Perspectives

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 20(6), С. 4772 - 4772

Опубликована: Март 8, 2023

Young men's mental health is at the forefront of global public concerns. males, who have a high incidence disorders, are population that accesses services lower rates than females and makes up majority videogame players. By considering unique perspectives digitally connected individuals on service delivery, interventions may be designed to address their needs with higher likelihood success. This study investigated international male videogamers' how access could improved via an open-ended survey question. From total 2515 completed surveys, 761 responded qualitative Of these, 71 responses discussed provision healthcare reported in this article. Results suggest digital were promising way reach group. Anonymity confidentiality found important factors when online services. Male players identified preference for both in-person delivered synchronously, one-on-one expert practitioner, readily available settings find comfortable.

Язык: Английский

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