These questions are tailored for teachers to provide valuable insights into their experiences and challenges, helping shape more effective interventions. We kindly ask you to answer according to the category that applies to you. Thank you for your cooperation!
1. How often have you encountered students showing signs of withdrawal or disengagement in the classroom?
- A. Daily
- B. Weekly
- C. Monthly
- D. Rarely
2. At what age do you typically notice students becoming at risk of dropping out or becoming hikikomori?
- A. Elementary school (6–12 years old)
- B. Junior high school (12–15 years old)
- C. Senior high school (15–18 years old)
- D. Post-graduation or adulthood
3. What do you believe are the most common factors leading to a student dropping out or withdrawing from school?
- A. School bullying or peer pressure
- B. Academic pressure or failure
- C. Mental health issues (e.g., anxiety, depression)
- D. Family problems or lack of support
- E. Lack of interest or motivation in education
- F. Other (please specify): _______
4. How effective do you think the current school system is in identifying and supporting at-risk students?
- A. Very effective
- B. Somewhat effective
- C. Neutral
- D. Not very effective
- E. Not effective at all
5. What resources or interventions are available for students showing signs of becoming NEET or hikikomori?
- A. Counseling and mental health services
- B. Special education programs or alternative schooling
- C. Collaboration with community or government organizations
- D. Peer mentoring programs
- E. None of the above
- F. Other (please specify): _______
6. How often do you or your colleagues engage with the parents of students who are at risk of dropping out?
- A. Regularly (once a month or more)
- B. Occasionally (a few times a year)
- C. Rarely
- D. Never
7. What role do you think school bullying or peer pressure plays in the rise of hikikomori or dropouts?
- A. A major role
- B. A moderate role
- C. A minor role
- D. No role
8. Do you think academic pressure is a significant factor in students disengaging from school?
- A. Yes, it’s a major factor
- B. Yes, but only for some students
- C. No, it’s not significant
- D. Not sure
9. How does the school handle cases of long-term absenteeism or dropout?
- A. Regular follow-up with parents and students
- B. Referral to counselors or social workers
- C. Coordination with local government or community services
- D. No specific procedure
- E. Other (please specify): _______
10. Are there any systems in place to track former students who have dropped out to see if they’ve become NEETs?
- A. Yes, and they are effective
- B. Yes, but they are not very effective
- C. No, there are no systems in place
- D. Not sure
11. How often do you encounter students expressing anxiety or depression related to schoolwork or social interactions?
- A. Frequently
- B. Occasionally
- C. Rarely
- D. Never
12. What role do teachers play in encouraging students to stay engaged with school and their studies?
- A. Significant role
- B. Moderate role
- C. Minor role
- D. No role
13. How often do you refer students to counselors or psychologists for mental health support?
- A. Regularly
- B. Occasionally
- C. Rarely
- D. Never
14. Do you feel that teachers receive adequate training to identify and support students at risk of becoming hikikomori or NEET?
- A. Yes, training is sufficient
- B. Somewhat, but more training is needed
- C. No, training is inadequate
- D. Not sure
15. What impact do you think family dynamics have on a student’s likelihood of dropping out or becoming hikikomori?
- A. A significant impact
- B. Some impact
- C. Minimal impact
- D. No impact
16. How does the school collaborate with local government or social services to address students at risk?
- A. Regularly and effectively
- B. Occasionally, with moderate effectiveness
- C. Rarely or minimally
- D. No collaboration exists
- E. Not sure
17. How important do you think early intervention is in preventing students from dropping out?
- A. Extremely important
- B. Very important
- C. Somewhat important
- D. Not very important
- E. Not important at all
18. Do you think there are gaps in the support system for students at risk of becoming hikikomori or NEET?
- A. Yes, major gaps exist
- B. Yes, but only minor gaps
- C. No, the system is sufficient
- D. Not sure
19. How often do teachers follow up with students who have dropped out?
- A. Frequently
- B. Occasionally
- C. Rarely
- D. Never
20. What are the biggest challenges in reintegrating former dropouts back into the school system?
- A. Resistance from the students themselves
- B. Lack of resources or programs to support reintegration
- C. Academic gaps and challenges
- D. Stigma or bullying from peers
- E. Other (please specify): _______
21. How do you perceive the long-term societal impact of rising dropout and hikikomori rates?
- A. Significant and concerning
- B. Somewhat concerning
- C. Neutral
- D. Minimal impact
- E. No impact
22. How can schools better prepare students for the social and emotional challenges they face?
- A. Providing more mental health resources
- B. Offering social skills workshops
- C. Reducing academic pressure
- D. Encouraging peer support programs
- E. Other (please specify): _______
23. In your experience, do students who become hikikomori or NEET show signs of such behavior early in their school years?
- A. Yes, frequently
- B. Yes, occasionally
- C. Rarely
- D. No, not at all
24. What additional resources or programs do you think are needed in schools to better support at-risk students?
- A. More counselors or psychologists
- B. Specialized teachers or mentors for at-risk students
- C. Alternative schooling options or flexible curriculums
- D. Stronger collaboration with community organizations
- E. Other (please specify): _______
25. How do you think changes in the education system could reduce the number of dropouts, NEETs, and hikikomori in the future?
- A. Lowering academic pressure and focus on test results
- B. Introducing more inclusive and flexible curriculums
- C. Increasing teacher training for mental health support
- D. Enhancing collaboration between schools and external support services
- E. Other (please specify): _______