Title: Cognitive Measures: What Can They Tell Us About Social Competence?
Abstract: Abstract The role of cognitive functioning has been widely studied in the etiology of schizophrenia. However, relatively little attention has been paid to the clinical applications of such findings. Meanwhile, difficulty coping with social interactions has been implicated in relapse rates for persons with schizophrenia. The purpose of the present discussion is to examine how cognitive measures might inform us about social competence and what the implications are for rehabilitation in individuals suffering from schizophrenia. In order to establish a framework for the present investigation, a review of social competence and cognitive functioning is provided. This archival study consisted of ninety individuals with chronic, treatment refractory schizophrenia-spectrum disorder who participated in a controlled outcome trial of the cognitive cognitive component of Integrative Psychological Therapy (IPT). The results of the present analyses revealed that cognitive measures can indeed inform us about social competence and provide useful information regarding assessment and psychiatric rehabilitation.
Publication Year: 1999
Publication Date: 1999-03-01
Language: en
Type: article
Indexed In: ['crossref']
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