Linking Social Cognition with Social Interaction in Schizophrenia
Author Information
Author(s): Martin Brüne, Mona Abdel-Hamid, Claudia Sonntag, Caroline Lehmkämper, Robyn Langdon
Primary Institution: Department of Psychiatry, LWL-University Hospital, University of Bochum, Bochum, Germany
Hypothesis
Patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders will differ from healthy controls in terms of non-verbal expressivity and neurocognition.
Conclusion
The study found that deficits in non-verbal expressivity are linked to poor social skills and understanding of others' thoughts in patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders.
Supporting Evidence
- Patients with schizophrenia displayed significantly fewer prosocial behaviors compared to controls.
- Non-verbal expressivity correlated negatively with disorganization in patients.
- Patients with low non-verbal expressivity performed worse on mentalizing tasks.
Takeaway
People with schizophrenia have a harder time showing emotions and understanding others, which makes it tough for them to interact socially.
Methodology
Fifty patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders were videotaped during interviews to evaluate non-verbal expressivity, social competence, and neurocognitive abilities.
Limitations
The study's correlational nature limits causal conclusions, and findings may not generalize to all patients with schizophrenia.
Participant Demographics
50 in-patients (22 males, 28 females) diagnosed with schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, and delusional disorder.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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