Hikikomori Questionnaire (HQ-25) Test

People deciding whether their current level of social withdrawal merits closer reflection can use the Hikikomori Questionnaire (HQ-25) Test to determine whether a structured self-check would be useful. This hikikomori self-assessment is intended for readers who want to consider their own experience before deciding what kind of further reflection or conversation may help. Its result organizes responses into dimensions, giving the respondent a basis for deciding what to examine next.

What This Assessment Explores

Questions cover withdrawal, solitude, contact, social enjoyment, group participation, and trusted support. As a self-report questionnaire about hikikomori-related features, it helps a reader view these experiences as a pattern. It is suited to self-reflection about current social functioning rather than one isolated event. The result dimensions are:

• Emotional Support (0-4) measures perceived support; higher scores mean less support: Adequate support (0-1), Limited support (2-3), Low support (4-4).
• Isolation (0-4) measures solitude and contact avoidance; higher scores mean greater isolation: Low (0-1), Moderate (2-3), High (4-4).
• Socialization (0-4) measures social engagement; higher scores mean poorer socialization: Adequate socialization (0-1), Reduced socialization (2-3), Marked social isolation (4-4).
• Total Score (0-100) reflects overall hikikomori-related features; higher scores mean greater risk: Low (0-41), Elevated (risk threshold) (42-100). Scores of 42 or higher may indicate possible risk of hikikomori.

Methodology and Scientific Basis

The HQ-25 questionnaire presents each statement with a five-point agreement response, from Strongly disagree to Strongly agree. The wording moves across staying home, limited contact, discomfort, support, and enjoyment of interaction. Some items describe connection positively while others describe withdrawal, so the direction of a response cannot be judged from the wording alone. The online result applies the questionnaire’s scoring key; a score range by itself does not show how many points any answer contributes.

The item themes are conceptually consistent with the published HQ-25: Teo et al. (2018) report its development and validation as a self-report instrument for hikikomori-related features. Fino et al. (2023) examined an Italian version of the HQ-25 in another language and setting. Those studies document the published instrument and Italian version; they do not establish independent norms or validation for this online presentation.

Interpret scores as a snapshot of recent routines and relationships. Stress, health, work or study demands, living arrangements, culture, and willingness to answer candidly can affect responses. Displayed categories can flag patterns worth examining, while broader assessment is needed to understand their causes and persistence.