Parental bonding and attachment in the hikikomori trajectory
Our results suggest that PB and attachment are involved in the appearance of hikikomori. PH may be connected to family history of 'Affectionless Control' and 'Fearful-Avoidant' attachment, whereas Non-PH may be linked to 'Neglectful' parenting, which could promote attachment-related 'Avoidance'. Specific interventions aimed at enhancing parents' sensitivity and mentalization could reduce the risk and the severity of hikikomori.
Authors
- Takahiro A. Kato (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5169-2930)
- Laura Orsolini (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6882-3770)
- T. Matsushima
- Ryoko Katsuki
- Umberto Volpe
- Taisei Kubo
- T. Mitsuhiro Nakao
- Diana Corona
Institutions
- Marche Polytechnic University (IT)
- Kyushu University (JP)
- Hokkaido University of Education (JP)
- Hokkaido University (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences
- Published
- 2026-01-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/pcn.70014
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Youth Substance Use and School Attendance
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 192.69