Hikikomori Questionnaire, HQ-25 Test - the question form

1. I keep away from other people.

2. I spend most of my time at home.

3. There is really no one I can discuss important things with.

4. I enjoy meeting new people.

5. I shut myself in my room.

6. Other people get in my way.

7. There are people in my life who try to understand me.

8. I feel uncomfortable around other people.

9. I spend most of my time alone.

10. I can share my thoughts with several people.

11. I do not like being the center of attention.

12. I rarely meet people face-to-face.

13. I find it difficult to join groups of people.

14. There are very few people I can talk to about important problems.

15. I enjoy being in social situations.

16. I do not live by society’s rules and values.

17. In fact, there is no one in my life who is very important to me.

18. I avoid talking to people.

19. I have little contact with other people, in person or through messages (e.g., texting).

20. I prefer being alone rather than being with other people.

21. I have someone I can trust and share my problems with.

22. I rarely spend time alone.

23. I do not enjoy social interactions.

24. I spend very little time socializing with other people.

25. I really enjoy being around other people.