Characteristics Of Hikikomori Cases Aged 50-64 Receiving Financial And Daily Support From Older Parents In Japan - Poster Session 7160 - Abstract

Q: What is the main purpose of the study on hikikomori cases aged 50-64?

To examine the characteristics of hikikomori cases aged 50-64 in Japan by comparing them with cases aged 15-49 and assessing observable changes after support led to measurable outcomes.

Q: How was the dataset collected and what scale was analyzed?

Data came from a February 2024 survey of 1,735 municipal social welfare councils with a 28.4% response rate. The analysis focused on 312 cases where support led to observable changes, including 81 cases aged 50-64.

Q: What differences were found between the 50-64 group and the 15-49 group?

The 50-64 group was more likely to have work experience and less likely to have experienced truancy or to live with family. Withdrawal duration was also significantly longer in the 50-64 group.

Q: What intervention approach does the study recommend?

It highlights the importance of early intervention through community outreach, strengthening trust-based relationships, and using multi-organizational collaboration to support aging parents and withdrawn adult children.

Sep 28, 2026

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Study of hikikomori cases aged 50-64 in Japan compares them with the 15-49 group and evaluates support outcomes involving older parents. Using February 2024 survey data from 1,735 municipal social welfare councils, 312 support cases with observable changes were analyzed, including 81 aged 50-64. Results indicate high shares of males, work experience, and illness/disability, with longer withdrawal duration and distinct family co-residence patterns. Findings support early community outreach, trust-based relationships, and multi-organizational collaboration.

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Abstract

Study design and dataset

Participant characteristics and support outcomes

Age-group comparisons and key findings

Implications for intervention and collaboration

Innovation in Aging, 2025, Vol. 9, No. S2 731 SESSION 7160 (POSTER) UNDERREPRESENTED POPULATIONS Abstract citation ID: igaf122.2487 CHARACTERISTICS OF HIKIKOMORI CASES AGED 50-64 RECEIVING FINANCIAL AND DAILY SUPPORT FROM OLDER PARENTS IN JAPAN Kiyoko Fukushima1, Noriko Tsukada2, and Asako Katsumata1, 1. Japan Lutheran College, Mitaka, Tokyo, Japan, 2. Nihon University, Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan This study examines the characteristics of hikikomori cases aged 50-64 in Japan by comparing them with cases aged 15-49. Japan has approximately 613,000 socially withdrawn individuals aged 40-64, with 91,000 never leaving home. Using data from a February 2024 survey of 1,735 municipal social welfare councils (response rate: 28.4%), we analyzed 312 cases where support led to observable changes. Among them, 81 cases (26.0%) involved individuals aged 50-64. Findings show that 78.8% were male, 61.5% had work experience, and 82.3% had an illness or disability. Before support, 85.6% lived with their family, and after support, 72.7% lived with their family. Even after support, 35. 8% lived with their father and 55 . 1% lived with their mother. Compared to the 15-49 age group, those aged 50-64 were significantly more likely to have work experience (p < 0.001), less likely to have experienced truancy (p < 0.001), and less likely to live with family (p < 0.001) . The duration of social withdrawal was significantly longer in the 50-64 group (17.3 years vs. 10.6 years, p < 0.001) . However, no significant differences were observed in gender, education, illness, living arrangements, or family acceptance levels (e.g., their perception of hikikomori status) . Despite longer withdrawal periods, post-support recovery time showed no significant differences between age groups. These results highlight the importance of early intervention through community outreach to foster change. Strengthening trust-based relationships and multi-organizational collaboration is crucial for supporting aging parents and their withdrawn adult children in reconnecting with society.

FAQs

What is the main purpose of the study on hikikomori cases aged 50-64?

To examine the characteristics of hikikomori cases aged 50-64 in Japan by comparing them with cases aged 15-49 and assessing observable changes after support led to measurable outcomes.

How was the dataset collected and what scale was analyzed?

Data came from a February 2024 survey of 1,735 municipal social welfare councils with a 28.4% response rate. The analysis focused on 312 cases where support led to observable changes, including 81 cases aged 50-64.

What differences were found between the 50-64 group and the 15-49 group?

The 50-64 group was more likely to have work experience and less likely to have experienced truancy or to live with family. Withdrawal duration was also significantly longer in the 50-64 group.

What intervention approach does the study recommend?

It highlights the importance of early intervention through community outreach, strengthening trust-based relationships, and using multi-organizational collaboration to support aging parents and withdrawn adult children.

Sep 28, 2026

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