Hikikomori Questionnaire (HQ-25)
25-item measure of pathological social withdrawal
Do you find yourself pulling away from people more and more? The HQ-25 measures social withdrawal across three dimensions: socialization, isolation, and emotional support.
Are you withdrawing from the world?
Most people enjoy solitude sometimes. But when social withdrawal becomes extreme — you rarely leave the house, avoid contact with others, and feel cut off from daily life — it crosses into something different. The term hikikomori, from Japan, describes this kind of severe social isolation.
The Hikikomori Questionnaire (HQ-25) measures this pattern. Teo et al. (2018) developed it as a 25-item self-report scale covering three core dimensions: socialization, isolation, and emotional support. Scores range from 25 to 125.
Result Interpretation
After completing the 25 questions, you'll receive an immediate, detailed report with:
- Your score — calculated automatically based on your responses
- Score interpretation — what your score means in practical terms
- Context — how your results compare to general population norms where available
All results are displayed on screen. No account or login needed.