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Routledge Hidden Youth and the Virtual World - Routledge Studies

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Hidden Youth and the Virtual World examines the phenomenon of hikikomori, exploring how young people who withdraw from society develop significant capabilities within virtual spaces that remain undervalued by mainstream culture. This Routledge study investigates the root causes of social withdrawal, the coping strategies employed by hidden youth in both Japan and Hong Kong, and the complex power dynamics between isolated young persons and adults in society. The book provides an in-depth analysis of how internet exposure shapes the lives of these individuals, their relationships within digital environments, and the broader implications for understanding youth disengagement in contemporary Asian societies. By combining rigorous academic research with empathetic examination, this work challenges conventional perspectives on social integration and highlights the nuanced experiences of young people navigating the tension between virtual capability and social marginalisation.

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Routledge Studies in Asian Behavioural Sciences series offering scholarly analysis of hidden youth phenomena across Japan and Hong Kong.

Detailed exploration of hikikomori experiences, including causes of social withdrawal and how young persons adapt to isolation.

Examination of virtual world capabilities developed by hidden youth and why society fails to recognise these skills.

Analysis of power relations between isolated young people and adults, revealing systemic barriers to social reintegration.

Investigation of coping strategies employed by hidden youth, providing insight into resilience and psychological adaptation.

Evidence-based research on the role of internet exposure in shaping the lives and opportunities of socially withdrawn individuals.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
30 September 2016
Listed Since
19 August 2015

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