ORCID

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4486-4674

Date of Award

2024

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Philosophy (Ph.D)

Department

Psychology

First Advisor

Rafael A Javier

Abstract

This study examined the impressions of two hikikomori vignettes by professionals across different countries to determine possible similarities or differences across countries. Originally viewed as a cultural disorder, hikikomori has been observed in different countries. This study used an existing data set of a 2010 study to review diagnostic impressions using the ICD-10 and DSM-IV-TR coding systems, as well as a free response. Additionally, this study reviewed professional impressions on the best treatment for hikikomori. This study reviewed these responses based on country of origin and cultural type. A correlation was found between ICD-10 and DSM-IV-TR diagnosis, country, and cultural type. No relationship was found between free response or treatment type, country, and cultural type. This study also reviewed professional impressions on the influence of parents and the development of hikikomori. Results showed that professionals did believe parents had some influence on the development of hikikomori. Most common types of diagnosis and treatment were noted across countries and cultural types as well.

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