Adolescents and young adults with social withdrawal in France: Sociodemographic characteristics and validation of the French version of the Hikikomori Questionnaire-25 (HQ-25).
Xavier Benarous, Marie-Jeanne Guedj, Filomena Lomelo, Faizla Mohamed, Alan Robert Teo, Hugues Pellerin
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Abstract
Background: Clinical situations marked by severe social withdrawal in youths are increasingly recognized as an important public health issue in European countries, while the relation with the hikikomori syndrome initially described in Japan remains poorly investigated.
Aims: This study aims to describe the sociodemographic features of adolescents and young adults with social withdrawal in French and to validate a French version of the Hikikomori Questiuonnaire-25 (HQ-25).
Method: An online questionnaire was completed by 450 participants aged 13 to 25 years. In addition to socio-demographic features, participants were questioned about several aspects of social withdrawal behaviors and a version of the HQ-25 previously adapted in French by a group of patients and clinician experts.
Results: A minority of participants was found 'at-risk HKM' (3.6%). They were approximately younger, and lived more frequently with their parents, with balanced sex ratio and no differences regarding the educational level. The level of distress and concern about physical/mental health did not discriminate between the two groups. Regarding psychometric properties of the HQ-25, Cronbach's alpha of the total was .93, the ICC was .74, and the indices of fit found in the confirmatory factorial analysis of the original three-factor solution were robust.
Conclusions: Considering the social invisibility and the barriers to care access of adolescents and young adults with hikikomori, the development of a self-assessment instrument with good psychometric properties is regarded as an important first step.
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The International Journal of Social Psychiatry, established in 1954, is a leading publication dedicated to the field of social psychiatry. It serves as a platform for the exchange of research findings and discussions on the influence of social, environmental, and cultural factors on mental health and well-being. The journal is particularly relevant to psychiatrists and multidisciplinary professionals globally who are interested in understanding the broader context of psychiatric disorders and their impact on individuals and communities.
Social psychiatry, as a discipline, focuses on the origins and outcomes of mental health issues within a social framework, recognizing the interplay between societal structures and individual mental health. The journal draws connections with related fields such as social anthropology, cultural psychiatry, and sociology, and is influenced by the latest developments in these areas.
The journal also places a special emphasis on fast-track publication for brief communications, ensuring that timely and significant research can be disseminated quickly. Additionally, it strives to reflect its international readership by publishing state-of-the-art reviews from various regions around the world, showcasing the diverse practices and perspectives within the psychiatric disciplines. This approach not only contributes to the scientific understanding of social psychiatry but also supports the global exchange of knowledge and best practices in mental health care.
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