A government survey indicates that the social withdrawal problem known as hikikomori is growing rapidly in Japan. Nearly 1.5 million people of working age are social recluses, according to the poll, with the Covid-19 pandemic being blamed for about 20 per cent&nbsp;of these cases.

In a poll conducted by the cabinet office in November of last year, which included 30,000 people in Japan between the ages of 10 and 69, it was found that two per cent&nbsp;of those in the 15–62 age range were hikikomori. as reported by Moneycontrol.&nbsp;

Some local authorities have responded to the increase in the number of recluses by taking action. From June, the Tokyo ward of Edogawa will host social gatherings in the metaverse where hikikomori can connect with others through their avatars. According to a 2021 study, the ward is home to more over 9,000 individuals who identify as hikikomori, including students who have stopped attending class.

<h2>What is&nbsp;hikikomori?</h2>

The social withdrawal&nbsp;condition known as hikikomori is becoming more common in Japan. The term describes people, mostly young adults, who isolate themselves from others and stay at home for extended periods of time—sometimes years. Hikikomori is regarded to be a reaction to the pressures of contemporary society, such as high academic expectations, fierce rivalry, and social isolation. It is connected to emotions of anxiety, sadness, and social phobia.

Hikikomori has a tremendous effect on both the affected people and society as a whole. Hikikomori can have terrible effects on individuals who suffer it. It can be challenging for people to reintegrate into society and can result in further mental health issues like sadness and anxiety.&nbsp;

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In the long run, hiikikomori can affect a person's social and economic prospects, making it more difficult for them to find employment or establish relationships.

Hikikomori, however, has greater&nbsp;ramifications for society. It&nbsp;is viewed in Japan as a sign of more significant social issues, such as high levels of stress and competition, a lack of social support systems, and a feeling of alienation from society at large.

Hikikomori has a wider-ranging effect. The issue has been connected to Japan's general social and political problems as well as the country's economic stagnation. Hikikomori can result in decreased productivity and make it more difficult for people to contribute to the larger economy. It may also make demographic issues like an ageing population and a declining birth rate worse.

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A government survey indicates that the social withdrawal problem known as hikikomori is growing rapidly in Japan. Nearly 1.5 million people of working age are social recluses, according to the poll, with the Covid-19 pandemic being blamed for about 20 per cent of these cases.

A government survey indicates that the social withdrawal problem known as hikikomori is growing rapidly in Japan. Nearly 1.5 million people of working age are social recluses, according to the poll, with the Covid-19 pandemic being blamed for about 20 per cent of these cases. In a poll conducted by the cabinet office in November of last year, which included 30,000 people in Japan between the ages of 10 and 69, it was found that two per cent of those in the 15–62 age range were hikikomori. as reported by Moneycontrol. Some local authorities have responded to the increase in the number of recluses by taking action. From June, the Tokyo ward of Edogawa will host social gatherings in the metaverse where hikikomori can connect with others through their avatars. According to a 2021 study, the ward is home to more over 9,000 individuals who identify as hikikomori, including students who have stopped attending class. What is hikikomori? The social withdrawal condition known as hikikomori is becoming more common in Japan. The term describes people, mostly young adults, who isolate themselves from others and stay at home for extended periods of time—sometimes years. Hikikomori is regarded to be a reaction to the pressures of contemporary society, such as high academic expectations, fierce rivalry, and social isolation. It is connected to emotions of anxiety, sadness, and social phobia. Hikikomori has a tremendous effect on both the affected people and society as a whole. Hikikomori can have terrible effects on individuals who suffer it. It can be challenging for people to reintegrate into society and can result in further mental health issues like sadness and anxiety. ALSO WATCH | Gravitas: 1.5 million people in Japan living as social recluses In the long run, hiikikomori can affect a person's social and economic prospects, making it more difficult for them to find employment or establish relationships. Hikikomori, however, has greater ramifications for society. It is viewed in Japan as a sign of more significant social issues, such as high levels of stress and competition, a lack of social support systems, and a feeling of alienation from society at large. Hikikomori has a wider-ranging effect. The issue has been connected to Japan's general social and political problems as well as the country's economic stagnation. Hikikomori can result in decreased productivity and make it more difficult for people to contribute to the larger economy. It may also make demographic issues like an ageing population and a declining birth rate worse. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

What is hikikomori? The trend keeping almost 1.5 mn Japanese in isolation

This is the era of the involved, sensitive father. This is the era of the stay-at-home dad. But why does society shame men for choosing to stay at home to care for their family?

Gravitas: Stop shaming stay-at-home dads

The concept of fatherhood is changing, rather evolving with the concept of stay-at-home dad gaining currency in the era of post-pandemic layoffs. Data from the United Kingdom’s Office for National Statistics indicate that the Covid pandemic may have triggered a substantial rise in the number of stay-at-home dads across the UK. One in nine stay-at-home parents were fathers in 2022, compared with just one in 14 in 2019.

<h2>Stay-at-home dads: What does the data say?</h2>

According to the Pew Research Center, an estimated 2.1 million fathers were stay-at-home dads in 2021, up 8 per cent since 1989. The increase is attributed, in large part, to women out-earning their male partners. The data does not take into account the layoff spree that began in late 2022 that resulted in job cuts for thousands of men across the world.&nbsp;

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As of November 2022, over seven million men between the ages of 25 and 54, who were previously working, were not working or were looking for work.

<h2>Stay-at-home dads: What has changed?</h2>

The data from Pew Research Center suggests that over last 5 decades, fathers have become more active parents.&nbsp;

In 2016, fathers in the United States self-reported spending about eight hours a week on childcare. This amount of time was roughly three times what a dad spent with the&nbsp;children in 1965, the research said.&nbsp;

Dads reported engaging in around 10 hours a week on household chores, an uptick of four hours compared to 1965. Similarly, data reveals that in 2016, mothers spent an average of 14 hours a week on childcare and around 18 hours per week on housework.

<h2>Stay-at-home dads: The social effects</h2>

A BBC survey on stay-at-home dads in the United Kingdom showed that 65 per cent of partnered fathers reported improved relationships with their children while 48 per cent said they felt more competent as a parent after the Covid lockdown.

However, the survey also found multiple difficulties for stay-at-home dads. These included a tendency for mothers to lead parental decision-making, and nurseries, schools and other institutions preferring to communicate with mothers. The report added that fathers also found it difficult to integrate with "mother-centered" communities of parents, and their gender continued to be a barrier at times, with the mother sometimes regarded as the "default" caregiver.

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The concept of fatherhood is changing, rather evolving with the concept of stay-at-home dad gaining currency in the era of post-pandemic layoffs. Data from the United Kingdom’s Office for National Statistics indicate that the Covid pandemic may have triggered a substantial rise in the number of stay-at-home dads across the UK.

The concept of fatherhood is changing, rather evolving with the concept of stay-at-home dad gaining currency in the era of post-pandemic layoffs. Data from the United Kingdom’s Office for National Statistics indicate that the Covid pandemic may have triggered a substantial rise in the number of stay-at-home dads across the UK. One in nine stay-at-home parents were fathers in 2022, compared with just one in 14 in 2019. Stay-at-home dads: What does the data say? According to the Pew Research Center, an estimated 2.1 million fathers were stay-at-home dads in 2021, up 8 per cent since 1989. The increase is attributed, in large part, to women out-earning their male partners. The data does not take into account the layoff spree that began in late 2022 that resulted in job cuts for thousands of men across the world. ALSO READ | Study discovers link between poor co-parenting, depression in fathers As of November 2022, over seven million men between the ages of 25 and 54, who were previously working, were not working or were looking for work. Stay-at-home dads: What has changed? The data from Pew Research Center suggests that over last 5 decades, fathers have become more active parents. In 2016, fathers in the United States self-reported spending about eight hours a week on childcare. This amount of time was roughly three times what a dad spent with the children in 1965, the research said. Dads reported engaging in around 10 hours a week on household chores, an uptick of four hours compared to 1965. Similarly, data reveals that in 2016, mothers spent an average of 14 hours a week on childcare and around 18 hours per week on housework. Stay-at-home dads: The social effects A BBC survey on stay-at-home dads in the United Kingdom showed that 65 per cent of partnered fathers reported improved relationships with their children while 48 per cent said they felt more competent as a parent after the Covid lockdown. However, the survey also found multiple difficulties for stay-at-home dads. These included a tendency for mothers to lead parental decision-making, and nurseries, schools and other institutions preferring to communicate with mothers. The report added that fathers also found it difficult to integrate with "mother-centered" communities of parents, and their gender continued to be a barrier at times, with the mother sometimes regarded as the "default" caregiver. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Myanmar&nbsp;authorities announced&nbsp;stay-at-home&nbsp;measures in parts of commercial capital&nbsp;Yangon&nbsp;on Wednesday, as the country reported its highest daily <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">coronavirus</a> caseload in months.

From Thursday, a ban on more than one person leaving home for non-medical reasons will apply to 10&nbsp;Yangon&nbsp;townships, which together are home to around 1.5 million people.

No timeframe was given for the restrictions, on townships including Hlaing Thar Yar, the scene of huge pro-democracy protests met by a brutal military crackdown after the country's February coup.

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Yangon&nbsp;is home to an estimated seven million people.

Those travelling to government jobs are exempt, according to the announcement from the health and sports ministry of the State Administration Council, as the military junta calls itself.

Authorities reported almost 4,000 new&nbsp;cases&nbsp;on Wednesday, compared with fewer than 50 per day in early May.

Myanmar's creaking healthcare system had struggled to respond to&nbsp;COVID-19 even before the coup, which ousted civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

Swathes of the country were put under partial lockdown last year, although enforcement was often lax in the developing nation where many face a stark choice between following regulations and feeding their families.

Since the coup, thousands of doctors, volunteers and civil servants have joined a mass civil disobedience campaign to protest against the military regime.

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Around 1.75 million people have been <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus-vaccine">vaccinated</a>&nbsp;in the country of 54 million, state TV said Wednesday, with authorities rushing to secure more doses from Russia and China.

Two million doses would arrive in&nbsp;Myanmar&nbsp;shortly, it added, without providing details.

On Wednesday China reported its highest daily caseload in six months, thanks partly to a&nbsp;spike&nbsp;in&nbsp;cases&nbsp;in the town of Ruili, a major crossing point from Muse in&nbsp;Myanmar.

Of 57 new infections, 12 were&nbsp;Myanmar&nbsp;nationals, according to health authorities in Yunnan province, who blamed the outbreak on the more contagious Delta variant.

Myanmar authorities announced stay-at-home measures in parts of commercial capital Yangon on Wednesday, as the country reported its highest daily coronavirus caseload in months.

Myanmar authorities announced stay-at-home measures in parts of commercial capital Yangon on Wednesday, as the country reported its highest daily coronavirus caseload in months. From Thursday, a ban on more than one person leaving home for non-medical reasons will apply to 10 Yangon townships, which together are home to around 1.5 million people. No timeframe was given for the restrictions, on townships including Hlaing Thar Yar, the scene of huge pro-democracy protests met by a brutal military crackdown after the country's February coup. Also read | Myanmar orders 2 million to stay home as COVID-19 cases spike Yangon is home to an estimated seven million people. Those travelling to government jobs are exempt, according to the announcement from the health and sports ministry of the State Administration Council, as the military junta calls itself. Authorities reported almost 4,000 new cases on Wednesday, compared with fewer than 50 per day in early May. Myanmar's creaking healthcare system had struggled to respond to COVID-19 even before the coup, which ousted civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi. Swathes of the country were put under partial lockdown last year, although enforcement was often lax in the developing nation where many face a stark choice between following regulations and feeding their families. Since the coup, thousands of doctors, volunteers and civil servants have joined a mass civil disobedience campaign to protest against the military regime. Also read | Myanmar COVID-19 outbreak hits health system shattered after coup Around 1.75 million people have been vaccinated in the country of 54 million, state TV said Wednesday, with authorities rushing to secure more doses from Russia and China. Two million doses would arrive in Myanmar shortly, it added, without providing details. On Wednesday China reported its highest daily caseload in six months, thanks partly to a spike in cases in the town of Ruili, a major crossing point from Muse in Myanmar. Of 57 new infections, 12 were Myanmar nationals, according to health authorities in Yunnan province, who blamed the outbreak on the more contagious Delta variant.

Stay-at-home orders in Myanmar's Yangon as Covid cases spike

After the number of coronavirus cases tripled in a week in Barcelona, Spain's Catalan government urged residents to stay at home on Friday.

The Catalan government also ordered the closure of theatres, cinemas and nightclubs amid the rising number of cases.

"We must take a step back to avoid returning in coming weeks to a total lockdown of the population," the Catalan government spokesman said.

Spain was the hardest hit due the virus in March and April when the pandemic hit Europe leading to the lockdown of the country. There have been 28,000 fatalities due to the virus in the country making it the seventh worst-hit country in the world hit by the virus.&nbsp;

The county had ended its lockdown on June 21.

The virus has put added pressure on health workers in the country with medical workers now demanding post-virus job security even as Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez pledged to inject nine billion euros into the health system.

Earlier, residents in three districts in Barcelona suburb L'Hospitalet de Llobregat were asked to stay indoors.

Catalonia had recorded three deaths and 938 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday with most cases reported in Barcelona. There have been reports of new clusters ever since the lockdown was lifted last month. As the virus cases increased, local authorities announced patchwork of restrictions sending out confusing signals to residents.

The Lleida area near Barcelona was earlier put under stay-at-home order. Catalonia was also the first region to reimpose a lockdown with Basque imposing a curfew to contain the virus and parts of Galicia being sealed off.

Catalonia has made wearing masks in public places compulsory. On Thursday, Spain honoured its 28,400 virus victims at solemn state memorial even as virus cases continued to mount in Catalonia.

After the number of coronavirus cases tripled in a week in Barcelona, Spain's Catalan government urged residents to stay at home on Friday. The Catalan government also ordered the closure of theatres, cinemas and nightclubs amid the rising number of cases.

After the number of coronavirus cases tripled in a week in Barcelona, Spain's Catalan government urged residents to stay at home on Friday. The Catalan government also ordered the closure of theatres, cinemas and nightclubs amid the rising number of cases. "We must take a step back to avoid returning in coming weeks to a total lockdown of the population," the Catalan government spokesman said. Spain was the hardest hit due the virus in March and April when the pandemic hit Europe leading to the lockdown of the country. There have been 28,000 fatalities due to the virus in the country making it the seventh worst-hit country in the world hit by the virus. The county had ended its lockdown on June 21. The virus has put added pressure on health workers in the country with medical workers now demanding post-virus job security even as Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez pledged to inject nine billion euros into the health system. Earlier, residents in three districts in Barcelona suburb L'Hospitalet de Llobregat were asked to stay indoors. Catalonia had recorded three deaths and 938 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday with most cases reported in Barcelona. There have been reports of new clusters ever since the lockdown was lifted last month. As the virus cases increased, local authorities announced patchwork of restrictions sending out confusing signals to residents. The Lleida area near Barcelona was earlier put under stay-at-home order. Catalonia was also the first region to reimpose a lockdown with Basque imposing a curfew to contain the virus and parts of Galicia being sealed off. Catalonia has made wearing masks in public places compulsory. On Thursday, Spain honoured its 28,400 virus victims at solemn state memorial even as virus cases continued to mount in Catalonia.

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