Psychological distress, dysfunction, or disorder
Island fever, also known as rock fever or cabin fever, is a psychological distress, dysfunction, or disorder that causes significant stress, abnormal thoughts, and feelings in people that are temporarily or permanently staying or living on islands123. It is characterized by feelings of claustrophobia, isolation, and disconnection from the outside world23. Island fever is a phenomenon that can affect individuals living on small islands, such as Hawaii3. It is not a medical term or classification and has not been the focus of any serious research4.