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DOI: https://doi.org/10.52852/tcncyh.v194i9.3972
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Vol. 194 No. 9 (2025)
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Dung, Đỗ T., Hà, L. T. T., Tuấn, N. V., & Long, N. T. (2025). 74. Characteristics of social withdrawal in adolescent patients treated at the national institute of mental health - Bach Mai Hospital. Journal of Medical Research, 194(9), 733-741. https://doi.org/10.52852/tcncyh.v194i9.3972

74. Characteristics of social withdrawal in adolescent patients treated at the national institute of mental health - Bach Mai Hospital

Do Thuy Dung, Le Thi Thu Ha, Nguyen Van Tuan, Nguyen Thanh Long

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Social withdrawal refers to a state of social isolation involving the intentional avoidance of interactions in social relationships or contact with others, and difficulty to properly engage in social situations. Social withdrawal poses a significant threat to the development of adolescents as members of society. This study was conducted on 330 adolescent patients aged 10 - 19 years old treated at the National Institute of Mental Health - Bach Mai Hospital from September 2024 to May 2025. The results showed that the prevalence of social withdrawal behavior was 26.36%, with the most common motivation being a lack or decrease in motivation to participate in activities (83.9%). The average duration of social withdrawal behavior was 14.72 ± 11.88 months. The most common manifestations of social withdrawal included eye contact avoidance (83.9%) and self-isolation (62%). The most frequently reported consequences of social withdrawal were gradual loss of relationships (80.5%) and increased self-doubt or lower self-esteem (72.4%).

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Social withdrawal, adolescents

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