53. Factors associated with social withdrawal in adolescent patients treated at the national institute of mental health
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In children and adolescents, social interactions mainly revolve around relationships with family, friends, and peers. Social withdrawal at this age is manifested by school refusal and reduced contact with family or friends. This condition is influenced by various biological, psychological, and social factors. A 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 factors increasing the risk of social withdrawal included poor parent-child relationships (lack of understanding, strictness, or high expectations), lack of close friends or friends, social isolation, introverted or quiet personality, anxious traits, eccentric personality, childhood trauma such as bullying or emotional abuse/violence, and the presence of stress. We also found that an outgoing and cheerful personality was a protective factor (p < 0.05).
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Social withdrawal, adolescents, associated factors
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