scholarly journals Exploring the Extent of the Hikikomori Phenomenon on Twitter: Mixed Methods Study of Western Language Tweets

10.2196/14167 ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (5) ◽  
pp. e14167 ◽  
Author(s):  
Victor Pereira-Sanchez ◽  
Miguel Angel Alvarez-Mon ◽  
Angel Asunsolo del Barco ◽  
Melchor Alvarez-Mon ◽  
Alan Teo
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Western Language

scholarly journals Exploring the Extent of the Hikikomori Phenomenon on Twitter: Mixed Methods Study of Western Language Tweets (Preprint)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Victor Pereira-Sanchez ◽  
Miguel Angel Alvarez-Mon ◽  
Angel Asunsolo del Barco ◽  
Melchor Alvarez-Mon ◽  
Alan Teo
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Social Withdrawal ◽  
Severe Form ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Scientific Publications ◽  
Social Media Platform ◽  
Media Platform ◽  
Western Language ◽  
Language Content

BACKGROUND Hikikomori is a severe form of social withdrawal, originally described in Japan but recently reported in other countries. Debate exists as to what extent hikikomori is viewed as a problem outside of the Japanese context. OBJECTIVE We aimed to explore perceptions about hikikomori outside Japan by analyzing Western language content from the popular social media platform, Twitter. METHODS We conducted a mixed methods analysis of all publicly available tweets using the hashtag #hikikomori between February 1 and August 16, 2018, in 5 Western languages (Catalan, English, French, Italian, and Spanish). Tweets were first classified as to whether they described hikikomori as a problem or a nonproblematic phenomenon. Tweets regarding hikikomori as a problem were then subclassified in terms of the type of problem (medical, social, or anecdotal) they referred to, and we marked if they referenced scientific publications or the presence of hikikomori in countries other than Japan. We also examined measures of interest in content related to hikikomori, including retweets, likes, and associated hashtags. RESULTS A total of 1042 tweets used #hikikomori, and 656 (62.3%) were included in the content analysis. Most of the included tweets were written in English (44.20%) and Italian (34.16%), and a majority (56.70%) discussed hikikomori as a problem. Tweets referencing scientific publications (3.96%) and hikikomori as present in countries other than Japan (13.57%) were less common. Tweets mentioning hikikomori outside Japan were statistically more likely to be retweeted (P=.01) and liked (P=.01) than those not mentioning it, whereas tweets with explicit scientific references were statistically more retweeted (P=.01) but not liked (P=.10) than those without that reference. Retweet and like figures were not statistically significantly different among other categories and subcategories. The most associated hashtags included references to Japan, mental health, and the youth. CONCLUSIONS Hikikomori is a repeated word in non-Japanese Western languages on Twitter, suggesting the presence of hikikomori in countries outside Japan. Most tweets treat hikikomori as a problem, but the ways they post about it are highly heterogeneous.

Determining Emotional Tone and Verbal Behavior in Patients With Tinnitus and Hyperacusis: An Exploratory Mixed-Methods Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 660-672
Author(s):  
Suzanne H. Kimball ◽  
Toby Hamilton ◽  
Erin Benear ◽  
Jonathan Baldwin
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Verbal Behavior ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Emotional Tone ◽  
Explanatory Mixed Methods ◽  
Quantitative Results

Purpose The purpose of this study was to evaluate the emotional tone and verbal behavior of social media users who self-identified as having tinnitus and/or hyperacusis that caused self-described negative consequences on daily life or health. Research Design and Method An explanatory mixed-methods design was utilized. Two hundred “initial” and 200 “reply” Facebook posts were collected from members of a tinnitus group and a hyperacusis group. Data were analyzed via the LIWC 2015 software program and compared to typical bloggers. As this was an explanatory mixed-methods study, we used qualitative thematic analyses to explain, interpret, and illustrate the quantitative results. Results Overall, quantitative results indicated lower overall emotional tone for all categories (tinnitus and hyperacusis, initial and reply), which was mostly influenced by higher negative emotion. Higher levels of authenticity or truth were found in the hyperacusis sample but not in the tinnitus sample. Lower levels of clout (social standing) were indicated in all groups, and a lower level of analytical thinking style (concepts and complex categories rather than narratives) was found in the hyperacusis sample. Additional analysis of the language indicated higher levels of sadness and anxiety in all groups and lower levels of anger, particularly for initial replies. These data support prior findings indicating higher levels of anxiety and depression in this patient population based on the actual words in blog posts and not from self-report questionnaires. Qualitative results identified 3 major themes from both the tinnitus and hyperacusis texts: suffering, negative emotional tone, and coping strategies. Conclusions Results from this study suggest support for the predominant clinical view that patients with tinnitus and hyperacusis have higher levels of anxiety and depression than the general population. The extent of the suffering described and patterns of coping strategies suggest clinical practice patterns and the need for research in implementing improved practice plans.

Efficacy of the flipped classroom to teach play therapy: A mixed-methods study.

2018 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 146-156 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elisabeth A. Counselman-Carpenter
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Play Therapy ◽  
Flipped Classroom ◽  
Mixed Methods Study

EXPERIENCES, FRUSTRATIONS, AND BARRIERS, OF IPAD USAGE IN THE SPECIAL EDUCATION: LIFE SKILLS CLASSROOM FROM EDUCATORS PERSPECTIVE

2018 ◽  
pp. 61-67
Author(s):  
D. J. Sullivan ◽  
S. Labby ◽  
A. Koptelov ◽  
S. L. Sullivan
Keyword(s):  
Special Education ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Communication Systems ◽  
Life Skills ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Educational Tool ◽  
Special Educator ◽  
Communications Systems ◽  
Communication Device ◽  
Communication Devices

The purpose of this mixed methods study was to determine the barriers that special educator teachers encounter when using iPads within the Life Skills classroom. The research investigates the experiences, frustrations, and barriers through educators’ perceptions of iPad implementation. The influence of these issues suggests why iPad usage is not a device that special education classrooms are using in a widespread daily manner. Exploration of iPads as an educational tool and as a communication device is also discussed, along with considerations of other communications systems such as Picture Exchange Communication Systems and Alternative and Augmented Communication Devices is considered. Recommendations for further possible research are also discussed.

Rapid Evaluation of the Special Measures for Quality and Challenged Provider Regimes: A mixed-methods study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Naomi Fulop ◽  
Estela Capelas Barbosa ◽  
Melissa Hill ◽  
Jean Ledger ◽  
Pei Li Ng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Rapid Evaluation

A mixed-methods study exploring adults' use of dessert-only food retail outlets

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Wilkinson ◽  
Tennessee Randall ◽  
Poppy Wright
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Food Retail ◽  
Retail Outlets

753-P: A Clinical Mixed-Methods Study of the Perceived Benefits of Using the Danish Diabetes Patient Reported Outcome Measure and Dialogue Support Tool in Routine Outpatient Diabetes Care

Diabetes ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 69 (Supplement 1) ◽  
pp. 753-P
Author(s):  
SOREN E. SKOVLUND ◽  
LISE TROELSEN ◽  
LISE MELLERGAARD NØRGAARD ◽  
PERNILLE H. KJAER ◽  
ANNA PIETRASZEK ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Diabetes Care ◽  
Outcome Measure ◽  
Diabetes Patient ◽  
Patient Reported Outcome ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Perceived Benefits ◽  
Support Tool ◽  
Patient Reported Outcome Measure ◽  
Patient Reported
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