Examining the Causal Relationship Between Hikikomori and Psychological Features of New-Type Depression: A Longitudinal Study on Male Individuals With Hikikomori Condition
International Journal of Social Psychiatry
Published online on June 17, 2026
Abstract
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Aims:New-type depression, which exhibits characteristics that are different from those of traditional depression, is thought to be associated with hikikomori. However, a causal relationship has yet to be established. Thus, this study examined the causal ...
Aims:New-type depression, which exhibits characteristics that are different from those of traditional depression, is thought to be associated with hikikomori. However, a causal relationship has yet to be established. Thus, this study examined the causal ...