The complexity of theory of mind deficit in schizophrenia: A cross-sectional analysis of baseline data from a longitudinal schizophrenia study
A large number of trials have supported the functional significance of Theory of Mind (ToM) impairment in schizophrenia. However, the nature and the extent of the impairment are still unclear. Reviews on the topic suggest that, in many cases, studies use only one tool to assess the levels of difficu...
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| author | Edit Vass Viktória Simon Gábor Csukly Balázs Kis Réka Zsigmond Levente Hermán Lajos Simon |
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| description | A large number of trials have supported the functional significance of Theory of Mind (ToM) impairment in schizophrenia. However, the nature and the extent of the impairment are still unclear. Reviews on the topic suggest that, in many cases, studies use only one tool to assess the levels of difficulty in the field, limiting the validity of the measurement to one aspect of ToM. On the other hand, the divergence of the used assessment tools makes it hard to compare the result of these studies. Thus, we decided to use additional assessment tools to evaluate the extent of ToM in order to describe several aspects of the phenomenon.A hierarchical cluster analysis of variables was used on a sample of 68 participants with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder, to determine the similarity between variances of the assessed ToM subcomponents. Further cross-sectional correlational analysis was then performed to investigate the association between the identified clusters and other used measures (e.g.: neurocognition).The statistical analysis supported a five-cluster model. Identified clusters illustrate the difference between Hypo and HyperToM as well as the degree of ToM task complexity, allowing for a more accurate description of the nature of ToM deficit in schizophrenia. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-837105066ab449ac89ac2dc2f12427472023-02-08T04:16:11ZengElsevierActa Psychologica0001-69182023-03-01233103842The complexity of theory of mind deficit in schizophrenia: A cross-sectional analysis of baseline data from a longitudinal schizophrenia studyEdit Vass0Viktória Simon1Gábor Csukly2Balázs Kis3Réka Zsigmond4Levente Hermán5Lajos Simon6Semmelweis University, Faculty of Health, Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Budapest, Hungary; Corresponding author at: H1086 Balassa str. 6, Budapest, Hungary.Semmelweis University, Faculty of Health, Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Budapest, Hungary; National Institute of Mental Health, Neurology and Neurosurgery-Nyírő Gyula Hospital, Budapest, HungarySemmelweis University, Faculty of Health, Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Budapest, HungarySzabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg County Hospital and University Teaching Hospitals, Department of Psychiatry, Nyíregyháza, HungarySemmelweis University, Faculty of Health, Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Budapest, HungarySemmelweis University, Faculty of Health, Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Budapest, HungarySemmelweis University, Faculty of Health, Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Budapest, HungaryA large number of trials have supported the functional significance of Theory of Mind (ToM) impairment in schizophrenia. However, the nature and the extent of the impairment are still unclear. Reviews on the topic suggest that, in many cases, studies use only one tool to assess the levels of difficulty in the field, limiting the validity of the measurement to one aspect of ToM. On the other hand, the divergence of the used assessment tools makes it hard to compare the result of these studies. Thus, we decided to use additional assessment tools to evaluate the extent of ToM in order to describe several aspects of the phenomenon.A hierarchical cluster analysis of variables was used on a sample of 68 participants with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder, to determine the similarity between variances of the assessed ToM subcomponents. Further cross-sectional correlational analysis was then performed to investigate the association between the identified clusters and other used measures (e.g.: neurocognition).The statistical analysis supported a five-cluster model. Identified clusters illustrate the difference between Hypo and HyperToM as well as the degree of ToM task complexity, allowing for a more accurate description of the nature of ToM deficit in schizophrenia.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0001691823000185Theory of mindPragmatic language impairmentSchizophreniaSocial cognition |
| spellingShingle | Edit Vass Viktória Simon Gábor Csukly Balázs Kis Réka Zsigmond Levente Hermán Lajos Simon The complexity of theory of mind deficit in schizophrenia: A cross-sectional analysis of baseline data from a longitudinal schizophrenia study Acta Psychologica Theory of mind Pragmatic language impairment Schizophrenia Social cognition |
| title | The complexity of theory of mind deficit in schizophrenia: A cross-sectional analysis of baseline data from a longitudinal schizophrenia study |
| title_full | The complexity of theory of mind deficit in schizophrenia: A cross-sectional analysis of baseline data from a longitudinal schizophrenia study |
| title_fullStr | The complexity of theory of mind deficit in schizophrenia: A cross-sectional analysis of baseline data from a longitudinal schizophrenia study |
| title_full_unstemmed | The complexity of theory of mind deficit in schizophrenia: A cross-sectional analysis of baseline data from a longitudinal schizophrenia study |
| title_short | The complexity of theory of mind deficit in schizophrenia: A cross-sectional analysis of baseline data from a longitudinal schizophrenia study |
| title_sort | complexity of theory of mind deficit in schizophrenia a cross sectional analysis of baseline data from a longitudinal schizophrenia study |
| topic | Theory of mind Pragmatic language impairment Schizophrenia Social cognition |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0001691823000185 |
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