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  • Psychiatry
  • Social Psychology

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  • Schizophrenia is a major psychiatric disorder with substantial social and economic burdens.
  • Psychosocial factors play a critical role in the development and progression of schizophrenia.
  • Impaired social functioning and stress significantly affect the daily lives of individuals with schizophrenia.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the correlations between clinical and social factors in schizophrenia.
  • To assess the impact of these factors on social functioning.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of hospitalization in improving social function.

Main Methods:

  • A study involving 100 individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia.
  • Analysis of correlations between clinical variables (e.g., admissions, duration, cognitive deficits, smoking, suicidal behavior, age, marital status, stress levels) and social functioning.
  • Assessment of social function changes during hospitalization.

Main Results:

  • Significant correlations were observed between clinical factors (e.g., cognitive deficits, smoking, stress) and social functioning.
  • Higher number of admissions, longer illness duration, and cognitive deficits were associated with poorer social functioning.
  • Therapeutic management during hospitalization did not lead to improvements in social functioning.

Conclusions:

  • Clinical and psychosocial factors are strongly linked to social functioning deficits in schizophrenia.
  • Current hospitalization strategies may not adequately address the improvement of social function in schizophrenia patients.
  • Further research and targeted interventions are needed to enhance social functioning in this population.