Lin, Patrick K.F., Lim, Philmon K.H., Yow, Yong Jie, Lee, Jing, and Akiyama, Yui Annabelle (2025) From pixels to isolation: Exploring the relationship between technological addiction, depression, hikikomori risk factors, and hikikomori tendencies among young adults. International Journal of Social Psychiatry. (In Press)

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Abstract

The present study examined the relationships between technological addiction, depression, and Hikikomori tendencies, aiming to establish a directional model that explores their connections with Hikikomori risk factors. In two studies (Study 1: cross-sectional, N=182; Study 2: quasi-experimental, N=141), we found that technological addiction, depression, and Hikikomori risk factors were positively correlated with Hikikomori tendencies among young adults. Crucially, the impact of technological addiction on Hikikomori tendencies was mediated by depression and Hikikomori risk factors. The results suggest that technological addiction may contribute to increased depression among young adults, which in turn leads to Hikikomori-related risk behaviors (e.g., avoiding school or work) and ultimately results in the development of Hikikomori. Recommendations for interventions to mitigate Hikikomori tendencies and the influence of demographic factors (e.g., gender and geographical location) on Hikikomori are also addressed in the discussion section.

Item ID:	86147
Item Type:	Article (Research - C1)
ISSN:	1741-2854
Copyright Information:	Open Access CC BY.
Date Deposited:	17 Jul 2025 03:11
FoR Codes:	52 PSYCHOLOGY > 5203 Clinical and health psychology > 520302 Clinical psychology @ 100%
SEO Codes:	28 EXPANDING KNOWLEDGE > 2801 Expanding knowledge > 280121 Expanding knowledge in psychology @ 100%
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