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.

scholarly journals SafeSpot: an innovative app and mental health support package for Scottish schools – a qualitative analysis as part of a mixed methods study

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 110-116
Author(s):  
Mallika Punukollu ◽  
Emma L. Leighton ◽  
Anna F. Brooks ◽  
Saoirse Heron ◽  
Fiona Mitchell ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Qualitative Analysis ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Mental Health Support ◽  
Health Support

scholarly journals Mental Health and Quality & Safety of Care in Czech Residential Institutions during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Mixed-Methods Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zoe Guerrero ◽  
Akmal-Alikhan Aliev ◽  
Lucie Kondrátová ◽  
Bibiána Jozefiaková ◽  
Natálie Nesázalová ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Residential Institutions

scholarly journals Development of mental health indicators at the district level in Madhya Pradesh, India: mixed methods study

2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shalini Ahuja ◽  
Petra C. Gronholm ◽  
Rahul Shidhaye ◽  
Mark Jordans ◽  
Graham Thornicroft
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Health Indicators ◽  
Madhya Pradesh ◽  
District Level ◽  
Mixed Methods Study

scholarly journals Women’s experiences of diagnosis and management of polycystic ovary syndrome: a mixed-methods study in general practice

2020 ◽  
Vol 70 (694) ◽  
pp. e322-e329 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah C Hillman ◽  
Carol Bryce ◽  
Rachel Caleychetty ◽  
Jeremy Dale
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
General Practice ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Polycystic Ovary ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Ovary Syndrome ◽  
Women’S Experiences ◽  
Women's Experiences

BackgroundPolycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common lifelong metabolic condition with serious associated comorbidities. Evidence points to a delay in diagnosis and inconsistency in the information provided to women with PCOS.AimTo capture women’s experiences of how PCOS is diagnosed and managed in UK general practice.Design and settingThis was a mixed-methods study with an online questionnaire survey and semi-structured telephone interviews with a subset of responders.MethodAn online survey to elicit women’s experiences of general practice PCOS care was promoted by charities and BBC Radio Leicester. The survey was accessible online between January 2018 and November 2018. A subset of responders undertook a semi-structured telephone interview to provide more in-depth data.ResultsA total of 323 women completed the survey (average age 35.4 years) and semi-structured interviews were conducted with 11 women. There were five key themes identified through the survey responses. Participants described a variable lag time from presentation to PCOS diagnosis, with a median of 6–12 months. Many had experienced mental health problems associated with their PCOS symptoms, but had not discussed these with the GP. Many were unable to recall any discussion about associated comorbidities with the GP. Some differences were identified between the experiences of women from white British backgrounds and those from other ethnic backgrounds.ConclusionFrom the experiences of the women in this study, it appears that PCOS in general practice is not viewed as a long-term condition with an increased risk of comorbidities including mental health problems. Further research should explore GPs’ awareness of comorbidities and the differences in PCOS care experienced by women from different ethnic backgrounds.

scholarly journals Predictors and Consequences of Veterans Affairs Mental Health Provider Burnout: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Study

10.2196/18345 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. e18345
Author(s):  
Kara Zivin ◽  
Jennifer Kononowech ◽  
Matthew Boden ◽  
Kristen Abraham ◽  
Molly Harrod ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Patient Outcomes ◽  
Primary Care Physicians ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Expert Panel ◽  
Veterans Affairs ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Mental Health Provider ◽  
Health Administration

Background In the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), mental health providers (MHPs) report the second highest level of burnout after primary care physicians. Burnout is defined as increased emotional exhaustion and depersonalization and decreased sense of personal accomplishment at work. Objective This study aims to characterize variation in MHP burnout by VHA facility over time, identifying workplace characteristics and practices of high-performing facilities. Methods Using both qualitative and quantitative methods, we will evaluate factors that influence MHP burnout and their effects on patient outcomes. We will compile annual survey data on workplace conditions and annual staffing as well as productivity data to assess same and subsequent year provider and patient outcomes reflecting provider and patient experiences. We will conduct interviews with mental health leadership at the facility level and with frontline MHPs sampled based on our quantitative findings. We will present our findings to an expert panel of operational partners, Veterans Affairs clinicians, administrators, policy leaders, and experts in burnout. We will reengage with facilities that participated in the earlier qualitative interviews and will hold focus groups that share results based on our quantitative and qualitative work combined with input from our expert panel. We will broadly disseminate these findings to support the development of actionable policies and approaches to addressing MHP burnout. Results This study will assist in developing and testing interventions to improve MHP burnout and employee engagement. Our work will contribute to improvements within VHA and will generate insights for health care delivery, informing efforts to address burnout. Conclusions This is the first comprehensive, longitudinal, national, mixed methods study that incorporates different types of MHPs. It will engage MHP leadership and frontline providers in understanding facilitators and barriers to effectively address burnout. International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID) PRR1-10.2196/18345

scholarly journals Feasibility and Conceptualization of an e-Mental Health Treatment for Depression in Older Adults: Mixed-Methods Study

JMIR Aging ◽  
10.2196/10973 ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. e10973 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christiane Eichenberg ◽  
Markus Schott ◽  
Adam Sawyer ◽  
Georg Aumayr ◽  
Manuela Plößnig
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Mental Health Treatment ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Health Treatment

scholarly journals The mental health experiences and needs of methamphetamine users in Cape Town: A mixed-methods study

2015 ◽  
Vol 105 (8) ◽  
pp. 685 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melissa H Watt ◽  
Bronwyn Myers ◽  
Sheri L Towe ◽  
Christina S Meade
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Cape Town ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Health Experiences
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