Hikikomori: About 1.5 million people in Japan are living in isolation. This separation of people has been given the name of hikikomori. People here are avoiding any kind of social contact, due to which concern is being expressed for mental health. According to a Cabinet Office survey conducted in November last year, the COVID-19 pandemic has been linked to almost a fifth of certain incidents, including job loss.
In a survey conducted on 30,000 Japanese citizens aged 10 to 69, it was further found that 2 percent of the people in the age group of 15 to 62 were hikikomori, that is, these people like to stay apart.
Social events will be held in Japan
The reaction of the local authority of Japan has also come regarding Hikikomori. According to the authority, social events will be organized in the Tokyo ward of Edogawa in the month of June through Metaverse, which can connect 2 percent of hikikomori. According to a study of the year 2021, this ward is home to more than 9 thousand Hikikomori people. These people also include students who have stopped attending classes.
When did the word hikikomori come
The term hikikomori appeared in Japan in the 1990s. In Japan, this new word named Hikikomori was added to tell about people who started living separately from society or homes. However, hikikomori is not a clinical diagnosis, rather it is a social phenomenon. According to psychologists, hikikomori can be triggered by various social factors like anxiety, depression and bullying.
This is also the reason
It is also believed that certain personality types can also increase the risk of being affected by hikikomori syndrome. These include being excessively shy. Many young people in Japan are facing academic pressure to perform well in school and secure jobs, leading to anxiety and stress. Japan's work culture is also very intense. Long working hours and limited opportunities for career advancement can also lead to burnout.
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