Tag: Economic Pressures
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Navigating Modern Isolation: Understanding Hikikomori and Broader Social Withdrawals
In contemporary society, the phenomenon of ‘hikikomori’, which originated in Japan and describes extreme social withdrawal, has become a point of concern not only in Asia but also increasingly in the West. It’s a poignant reflection of mounting societal pressures, economic instability, and the relentless march of technology. This term ‘hikikomori’—literally meaning ‘pulling inward’—was first…