Autism spectrum conditions in hikikomori: A pilot case–control study
Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences2020Vol. 74(12), pp. 652–658
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Ryoko Katsuki, Masaru Tateno, Hiroaki Kubo, Keita Kurahara, Kohei Hayakawa, Nobuki Kuwano, Shigenobu Kanba, Takahiro A. Kato
Abstract
The present data suggest that hikikomori sufferers are more likely to have autistic tendency, and that hikikomori sufferers with high ASC may have much more difficulty in social communication and social interaction. In addition, those with high ASC may also have lower self-esteem and higher complaint tendencies as aspects of modern-type depression traits, which may relate to the occurrence of hikikomori. Thus, evaluating autistic tendencies is important for appropriate interventions in hikikomori. Further investigations should be conducted to validate our pilot findings using structured diagnostic systems of ASD.
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