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social withdrawal

Hikikomori is a social phenomenon affecting 1.5 million people in Japan who withdraw from society and remain isolated in their homes for extended durations. The causes of this phenomenon are linked to the country's highly competitive education system, extreme academic pressure, and all-consuming work culture. The COVID-19 pandemic has also been linked to about one-fifth of the specific incidents. Read on to know more about the causes, impacts, and treatment of hikikomori in Japan.

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Hikikomori: A Social Phenomenon Affecting 1.5 Million People In Japan

Hikikomori is a social phenomenon affecting 1.5 million people in Japan who withdraw from society and remain isolated in...

Editorial Desk
April 8, 2023