ABSTRACT

Objective : This study classified types of occupational deprivation among socially withdrawn youth based on occupational performance and examined their demographic, psychological, and environmental characteristics. Methods : Secondary data from 5,161 participants in the 2023 Survey on the Actual Conditions of Isolated and Withdrawn Youth were analyzed. Sleep duration, Activities of Daily Living (ADL), Instrumental Activities of Daily Living, and leisure activities were used as indicators of occupational performance. Latent profile analysis, one-way analysis of variance, and Scheffe post hoc tests were conducted. Results : Three types were identified, comprising Extreme Hypersomnia and Severe Functional Decline (5.4%), Hypersomnia and Functional Decline (34.8%), and Functional Maintenance (59.8%). The first type showed the longest sleep duration and the lowest levels of ADL and leisure activities. The Functional Maintenance type demonstrated relatively high occupational performance despite social withdrawal. Significant differences were observed in perceived socioeconomic status, family structure, service needs, daily behavior, and attempts to seek counseling or treatment. Conclusion : Socially withdrawn youth comprised heterogeneous subgroups requiring type-specific interventions. Sleep patterns and daily functioning were key distinguishing indicators. Stepwise, tailored occupational therapy interventions should be developed based on the characteristics of each type.