Hikikomori as a possible clinical term in psychiatry: a questionnaire survey
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The word hikikomori, the abnormal avoidance of social contact, has become increasingly well-known. However, a definition of this phenomenon has not been discussed thoroughly. The aim of this study is to gain a better understanding of...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2012-10-01
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| Series: | BMC Psychiatry |
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| Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-244X/12/169 |