ickekontaktade
Ickekontaktade is a Swedish term used to describe individuals who deliberately avoid or have limited contact with others, including in-person interactions and digital communication. The term is used mainly in sociological, media, and public-discussion contexts as a descriptive label rather than a clinical diagnosis. It covers a range of behaviors—from voluntary reclusiveness to prolonged social withdrawal influenced by personal, psychological, or societal factors.
Etymology: icke means not, kontakt means contact, and -ade is a common Swedish suffix forming adjectives indicating
Usage and implications: In discussions, ickekontaktade can refer to people who minimize physical and digital interactions
Relation to other terms: The label is conceptually related to social withdrawal, solitude, or movements around
See also: Hikikomori, social withdrawal, digital minimalism.