Validation of the German version of the 25‐item hikikomori questionnaire 25
André Hajek,
Alan R. Teo,
Larissa Zwar
et al.
Abstract:ObjectivesThe 25‐item Hikikomori Questionnaire (HQ‐25) is an instrument developed to measure a condition characterized by extreme social withdrawal that was first described in Japan. This study aimed to translate the HQ‐25 into German and validate the German version (HQ‐25‐G).MethodsTranslation was conducted according to established guidelines. Validation was based on data from a quota sample of individuals living in Germany, ranging from 18 to 74 years old (representing the distribution of age, sex and federa… Show more
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