Validation of the German version of the 25-item hikikomori questionnaire 25.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The 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).

Methods

Translation 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 federal state, n = 5000). Data collection occurred during August and September 2023. We tested reliability, construct validity and concurrent validity. Moreover, HQ-25 scores for key sociodemographic group were reported.

Results

Internal reliability for the HQ-25-G

SUBMITTER: Hajek A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11187541 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature