Hikikomori Questionnaire (HQ-25) Test

In about 5 minutes, it helps gauge social withdrawal and how much it disrupts daily life. A brief 25 item screen that supports early detection and fits easily into clinical or research settings.

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How the Scales are Structured

example score

2/4

Emotional Support (ES)

Measures how accessible and sufficient emotional support is in a person’s social environment, with higher scores reflecting less support.

Adequate support

Limited support

Low support

0 – 1: Adequate support | 2 – 3: Limited support | 4: Low support

A score of 2 suggests emotional support may be inconsistently available, indicating some gaps in supportive social connection.

example score

2/4

Isolation (I)

Measures the tendency to withdraw into solitude and avoid social interactions, with higher scores reflecting stronger isolation.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 1: Low | 2 – 3: Moderate | 4: High

A score of 2 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a noticeable but not extreme tendency toward social withdrawal and reduced social engagement.

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1/4

Socialization (S)

Measures participation in social interactions, where higher scores reflect less social engagement and a stronger tendency toward isolation.

Adequate socialization

Reduced socialization

Marked social isolation

0 – 1: Adequate socialization | 2 – 3: Reduced socialization | 4: Marked social isolation

A score of 1 indicates generally adequate social participation with only minor signs of reduced social engagement.

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40/100

Total Score (TS)

Measures overall severity of hikikomori-related social withdrawal and its impact on daily functioning.

Low

Elevated (risk threshold)

0 – 41: Low | 42 – 100: Elevated (risk threshold)

A score of 40 falls in the Low range, suggesting fewer overall hikikomori-related difficulties and below the suggested risk threshold.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Withdrawn teens and young adults

46%OF USERS

People who have been staying home most days for months, avoiding friends, school, or work, and want to understand how serious their isolation has become.

Concerned parents and relatives

33%OF USERS

Family members worried about a loved one who rarely leaves the room or house and want a clearer picture of how much it affects daily life.

Clinicians and student researchers

21%OF USERS

Psychologists, psychotherapists, and researchers who use a quick screening tool to assess social withdrawal and track severity over time.

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Emotional Support (ES)

Average

1.7

Normal range

1.1 — 2.2

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Isolation (I)

Average

2.6

Normal range

1.9 — 3.3

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Socialization (S)

Average

2.3

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1.7 — 2.9

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Overall Score (OS)

Average

41.6

Normal range

28 — 55.3

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100

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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this questionnaire assess?

It assesses the level of prolonged social withdrawal and how strongly it affects daily functioning. It includes emotional discomfort, avoidance behaviors, and participation in everyday and social activities.

Who is this questionnaire intended for?

It is intended for adolescents and adults in clinical, counseling, and research settings. It may be used when social isolation has lasted for an extended period or is suspected.

How long does it take to complete, and how many items are included?

Completion usually takes about 5 minutes. The questionnaire includes 25 items.

How should responses be completed?

Select the response option that best describes typical experiences and behavior over recent months. All items should be answered to support accurate scoring.

Does the score provide a diagnosis?

No; results indicate severity and help guide further assessment. Clinical interpretation should consider duration of withdrawal and functional impact.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Hikikomori Questionnaire (HQ-25) Test - Symptoms and Signs

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This self-report instrument is used to assess features of prolonged social withdrawal and associated functional impact. The Hikikomori Questionnaire (HQ-25) provides a structured way to quantify the severity of withdrawal-related experiences and the extent to which they interfere with daily life.

Developed by Alan R. Teo and Tamaki Saito, it includes 25 items and typically takes about 5 minutes to complete. The Hikikomori Questionnaire (HQ-25) may be used in clinical screening or research contexts as an adjunct to interview-based assessment, helping to identify individuals who may be experiencing clinically significant social isolation and related distress or impairment.

Author: Alan R. Teo, Tamaki Saito

Literature: Kato, T. A., Kanba, S., & Teo, A. R. Hikikomori: Multidimensional understanding, assessment, and future international perspectives. Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences. 2019.; Teo, A. R., Chen, J. I., Kubo, H., Katsuki, R., Sato-Kasai, M., Shimokawa, N., Hayakawa, K., Umene-Nakano, W., Aikens, J. E., Kanba, S., & Kato, T. A. Development and validation of the 25-item Hikikomori Questionnaire (HQ-25). Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences. 2018.

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