Hikikomori, also known as young people with prolonged social withdrawal behaviours
(YPSW), is a pronounced and growing youth issue. The aims of the present study were to (1)
introduce an experience-driven (ED) framework informed by recognition theory and the
expanded notion of work model, and (2) examine how the ED framework can add value to
interpreting the vulnerabilities of hikikomori/semi-hikikomori, and to strengthening the
delivery of reengagement interventions. Six participants were purposively selected based on …