Internet addiction and the terapeutic influence of Pokemon GO. Positive and negative effect of technology on hikikomori

Abstract The purpose of this paper was to investigate the relationship between hikikomori syndrome and new technological development. Material and methods The research was based on a literature review and its aim is to summarise the data available to this day. Results Internet addiction and its re...

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Main Authors: Michał Łukasz Walter, Robert Bronisław Olczyk
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Published: Akademia Bialska im. Jana Pawła II 2024-04-01
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Online Access:https://rozprawyspoleczne.edu.pl/Internet-addiction-and-the-terapeutic-influence-of-Pokemon-GO-Positive-and-negative,184256,0,2.html
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description Abstract The purpose of this paper was to investigate the relationship between hikikomori syndrome and new technological development. Material and methods The research was based on a literature review and its aim is to summarise the data available to this day. Results Internet addiction and its relationship with hikikomori (including some similarities between them, its consequences, and the chicken-and-egg dilemma) and unclear definition of hikikomori in the times of the new technologies were analysed. Positive aspects of technology's influence on hikikomori, such as usage of games like Pokémon GO or robots, were also included. Lastly, virtual reality and its changes were considered, including new solutions that tap into new technologies. Conclusions It has been shown that there are similarities between hikikomori and Internet addiction. However, the connection hasn't been investigated precisely. The therapies based on AR games and robots have a temporary effect, but there is a chance to use them as part of the therapy.
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spelling doaj-art-33260bfa53e642b196e06cbcbf1a524a2025-08-20T02:27:43ZengAkademia Bialska im. Jana Pawła IIRozprawy Społeczne2657-93322024-04-0118113114510.29316/rs/184256184256Internet addiction and the terapeutic influence of Pokemon GO. Positive and negative effect of technology on hikikomoriMichał Łukasz Walter0https://orcid.org/0009-0006-4856-6187Robert Bronisław Olczyk1https://orcid.org/0009-0009-0795-4345Wydział Zarządzania i Komunikacji Społecznej, Uniwersytet Jagielloński, PolskaWydział Studiów Międzynarodowych i Politologicznych, Uniwersytet Łódzki, PolskaAbstract The purpose of this paper was to investigate the relationship between hikikomori syndrome and new technological development. Material and methods The research was based on a literature review and its aim is to summarise the data available to this day. Results Internet addiction and its relationship with hikikomori (including some similarities between them, its consequences, and the chicken-and-egg dilemma) and unclear definition of hikikomori in the times of the new technologies were analysed. Positive aspects of technology's influence on hikikomori, such as usage of games like Pokémon GO or robots, were also included. Lastly, virtual reality and its changes were considered, including new solutions that tap into new technologies. Conclusions It has been shown that there are similarities between hikikomori and Internet addiction. However, the connection hasn't been investigated precisely. The therapies based on AR games and robots have a temporary effect, but there is a chance to use them as part of the therapy.https://rozprawyspoleczne.edu.pl/Internet-addiction-and-the-terapeutic-influence-of-Pokemon-GO-Positive-and-negative,184256,0,2.htmladdictiontechnologypokémon gointernethikokomori
spellingShingle Michał Łukasz Walter
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Internet addiction and the terapeutic influence of Pokemon GO. Positive and negative effect of technology on hikikomori
Rozprawy Społeczne
addiction
technology
pokémon go
internet
hikokomori
title Internet addiction and the terapeutic influence of Pokemon GO. Positive and negative effect of technology on hikikomori
title_full Internet addiction and the terapeutic influence of Pokemon GO. Positive and negative effect of technology on hikikomori
title_fullStr Internet addiction and the terapeutic influence of Pokemon GO. Positive and negative effect of technology on hikikomori
title_full_unstemmed Internet addiction and the terapeutic influence of Pokemon GO. Positive and negative effect of technology on hikikomori
title_short Internet addiction and the terapeutic influence of Pokemon GO. Positive and negative effect of technology on hikikomori
title_sort internet addiction and the terapeutic influence of pokemon go positive and negative effect of technology on hikikomori
topic addiction
technology
pokémon go
internet
hikokomori
url https://rozprawyspoleczne.edu.pl/Internet-addiction-and-the-terapeutic-influence-of-Pokemon-GO-Positive-and-negative,184256,0,2.html
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