scholarly journals Disorganisation, thought disorder and socio-cognitive functioning in schizophrenia spectrum disorders

2018 ◽  
Vol 214 (2) ◽  
pp. 103-112 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paulo de Sousa ◽  
William Sellwood ◽  
Martin Griffiths ◽  
Richard P. Bentall
Keyword(s):  
Social Cognition ◽  
Theory Of Mind ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Thought Disorder ◽  
Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders ◽  
Cognitive Difficulties ◽  
Current Review ◽  
Schizophrenia Spectrum ◽  
Attributional Biases ◽  
Spectrum Disorders

BackgroundPoor social cognition is prevalent in schizophrenia spectrum disorders. Some authors argue that these effects are symptom-specific and that socio-cognitive difficulties (e.g. theory of mind) are strongly associated with thought disorder and symptoms of disorganisation.AimsThe current review tests the strength of this association.MethodWe meta-analysed studies published between 1980 and 2016 that tested the association between social cognition and these symptoms in schizophrenia spectrum disorders.ResultsOur search (PsycINFO, MEDLINE and Web of Science) identified 123 studies (N = 9107). Overall effect size as r = −0.313, indicating a moderate association between symptoms and social cognition. Subanalyses yielded a moderate association between symptoms and theory of mind (r = −0.349) and emotion recognition (r = −0.334), but smaller effect sizes for social perception (r = −0.188), emotion regulation (r = −0.169) and attributional biases (r = −0.143).ConclusionsThe association is interpreted within models of communication that highlight the importance of mentalisation and processing of partner-specific cues in conversational alignment and grounding.Declaration of interestsNone.

Social cognition across stages and forms of schizophrenia

2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (S1) ◽  
pp. s260-s260 ◽  
Author(s):  
O. Papsuev ◽  
M. Minyaycheva ◽  
L. Movina ◽  
I. Gurovich
Keyword(s):  
Social Cognition ◽  
Theory Of Mind ◽  
Attributional Style ◽  
Schizoaffective Disorder ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Emotion Perception ◽  
First Episode ◽  
Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders ◽  
Schizophrenia Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorders

IntroductionSocial cognition is considered as a main predictor of functional outcomes and a candidate for endophenotype of schizophrenia. We hypothesize that social cognition capacities follow the course of schizophrenia as a progredient disorder.ObjectiveTo investigate social cognition across different groups of patients with schizophrenia and schizophrenia spectrum disorders.AimsTo evaluate social cognitive impairments in patients with first episode psychoses (FEP), chronic schizophrenia (CS) and schizophrenia-spectrum disorders (SSD).MethodsIn a cross-sectional study, 71 patients with FEP, CS and SSD were assessed with a battery of clinical and social cognitive tests. Three key social cognitive domains were assessed: emotion perception, Theory of Mind and attributional style.ResultsPatients with schizoaffective disorder and schizotypal disorder showed better scores in Hinting task (mean ranks: 47.0 and 39.9 respectively) than patients with less favourable forms of schizophrenia (mean ranks: 24.7 and 30.2 respectively) (P = 0.003). Patients with FEP showed better results in Hinting task (18.1 ± 2.4) versus CS patients (17.4 ± 2.0) (P < 0.05). No differences in emotion perception (Ekman-60 task) among FEP and CS patients were detected. Patients with schizoaffective disorder showed better scores in emotional processing comparing to all forms of schizophrenia patients (mean ranks 49.1 vs. 30.1, 34.5, 28.0, P < 0.05). No significant differences in attributional style were registered.ConclusionsEmotion perception and Theory of Mind domains show different level of impairment across FEP and CS patients and across forms of schizophrenia. Further longitudinal studies to establish how social cognition domains mirror the course and severity of schizophrenia and SSD are needed.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

Social Cognition and Interaction Training (SCIT) for inpatients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders: Preliminary findings

2007 ◽  
Vol 91 (1-3) ◽  
pp. 112-116 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dennis R. Combs ◽  
Scott D. Adams ◽  
David L. Penn ◽  
David Roberts ◽  
Joshua Tiegreen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Cognition ◽  
Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders ◽  
Schizophrenia Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorders

Social Cognition in Autism and Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders: The Same but Different?

2020 ◽  
Vol 50 (8) ◽  
pp. 3046-3059 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Boada ◽  
G. Lahera ◽  
L. Pina-Camacho ◽  
J. Merchán-Naranjo ◽  
C. M. Díaz-Caneja ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Cognition ◽  
Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders ◽  
Schizophrenia Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorders

scholarly journals Neurocognition and social cognition in patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders with and without a history of violence: results of a multinational European study

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Iozzino ◽  
Philip D. Harvey ◽  
Nicola Canessa ◽  
Pawel Gosek ◽  
Janusz Heitzman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Cognition ◽  
Cognitive Skills ◽  
Population Data ◽  
Clinical Population ◽  
Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders ◽  
Forensic Patients ◽  
Schizophrenia Spectrum ◽  
History Of ◽  
History Of Violence ◽  
Spectrum Disorders

Abstract Objective Neurocognitive impairment has been extensively studied in people with schizophrenia spectrum disorders and seems to be one of the major determinants of functional outcome in this clinical population. Data exploring the link between neuropsychological deficits and the risk of violence in schizophrenia has been more inconsistent. In this study, we analyse the differential predictive potential of neurocognition and social cognition to discriminate patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders with and without a history of severe violence. Methods Overall, 398 (221 cases and 177 controls) patients were recruited in forensic and general psychiatric settings across five European countries and assessed using a standardized battery. Results Education and processing speed were the strongest discriminators between forensic and non-forensic patients, followed by emotion recognition. In particular, increased accuracy for anger recognition was the most distinctive feature of the forensic group. Conclusions These results may have important clinical implications, suggesting potential enhancements of the assessment and treatment of patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders with a history of violence, who may benefit from consideration of socio-cognitive skills commonly neglected in ordinary clinical practice.

scholarly journals The influence of autistic symptoms on social and non-social cognition and on real-life functioning in people with schizophrenia: Evidence from the Italian Network for Research on Psychoses multicenter study

2020 ◽  
Vol 63 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Antonio Vita ◽  
Stefano Barlati ◽  
Giacomo Deste ◽  
Paola Rocca ◽  
Alessandro Rossi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Cognition ◽  
Interpersonal Relationships ◽  
Multicenter Study ◽  
Verbal Memory ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders ◽  
Schizophrenia Spectrum ◽  
Relevant Role ◽  
Spectrum Disorders

Abstract Background Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) and schizophrenia spectrum disorders (SSDs), although conceptualized as separate entities, may share some clinical and neurobiological features. ASD symptoms may have a relevant role in determining a more severe clinical presentation of schizophrenic disorder but their relationships with cognitive aspects and functional outcomes of the disease remain to be addressed in large samples of individuals. Aims To investigate the clinical, cognitive, and functional correlates of ASD symptoms in a large sample of people diagnosed with schizophrenia. Methods The severity of ASD symptoms was measured with the PANSS Autism Severity Scale (PAUSS) in 921 individuals recruited for the Italian Network for Research on Psychoses multicenter study. Based on the PAUSS scores, three groups of subjects were compared on a wide array of cognitive and functional measures. Results Subjects with more severe ASD symptoms showed a poorer performance in the processing speed (p = 0.010), attention (p = 0.011), verbal memory (p = 0.035), and social cognition (p = 0.001) domains, and an overall lower global cognitive composite score (p = 0.010). Subjects with more severe ASD symptoms also showed poorer functional capacity (p = 0.004), real-world interpersonal relationships (p < 0.001), and participation in community-living activities (p < 0.001). Conclusions These findings strengthen the notion that ASD symptoms may have a relevant impact on different aspects of the disease, crucial to the life of people with schizophrenia. Prominent ASD symptoms may characterize a specific subpopulation of individuals with SSD.

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