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Hidden Youth and the Virtual World examines the phenomenon of
'hidden youth' or hikikomori, as it is better known in Japan as
well as Hong Kong. Exposure to the Internet has allowed these young
persons to develop a high level of capability within the virtual
world, however these are skills that are not highly valued by
society. This book uncovers the truth about hidden youth, the
causes, coping strategies, power relations between them and adults
in society, and their relationship with the virtual world. Key
topics surrounding the phenomenon of hidden youth are explored in
detail, including: The framework of Social Censure Theory The
theoretical concepts of hegemony and the impact that labelling by
the Government, the media and institutions has had on hidden youth
The willingness of the hidden youth to remain hidden within the
virtual world Subcultures as a platform for hidden youth
empowerment This is a particularly useful volume to researchers in
child and adolescent psychology, clinical psychology, counselling
and psychotherapy, school psychology, sociology, social work, and
youth policy; as well as youth workers, school counsellors and
mental health professionals, and will appeal to the interest of
both academics and practitioners alike.
Hidden Youth and the Virtual World examines the phenomenon of
'hidden youth' or hikikomori, as it is better known in Japan as
well as Hong Kong. Exposure to the Internet has allowed these young
persons to develop a high level of capability within the virtual
world, however these are skills that are not highly valued by
society. This book uncovers the truth about hidden youth, the
causes, coping strategies, power relations between them and adults
in society, and their relationship with the virtual world. Key
topics surrounding the phenomenon of hidden youth are explored in
detail, including: The framework of Social Censure Theory The
theoretical concepts of hegemony and the impact that labelling by
the Government, the media and institutions has had on hidden youth
The willingness of the hidden youth to remain hidden within the
virtual world Subcultures as a platform for hidden youth
empowerment This is a particularly useful volume to researchers in
child and adolescent psychology, clinical psychology, counselling
and psychotherapy, school psychology, sociology, social work, and
youth policy; as well as youth workers, school counsellors and
mental health professionals, and will appeal to the interest of
both academics and practitioners alike.
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