Pathological and non-pathological hikikomori: social media use, digital engagement, and therapeutic implications

IntroductionHikikomori is traditionally defined as a form of pathological social withdrawal marked by extreme social isolation in one’s home, leading to significant functional impairment or distress. However, shifts in working and study habits since COVID-19 have introduced the concept of ‘non-patho...

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Main Authors: Jeff Gavin, Mark Brosnan, Richard Joiner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Psychiatry
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1596504/full
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