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Shivani Santosh1, Partha S Kundu2
1Department of Applied Psychology, The Neotia University, Diamond Harbour, West Bengal, India.
Cognitive self-efficacy, not just cognitive skills, significantly predicts social functioning in schizophrenia patients. This finding highlights the importance of addressing self-efficacy in schizophrenia rehabilitation programs.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Clinical Psychology
- Rehabilitation Medicine
Background:
- Social functioning is impaired in schizophrenia, impacting daily roles.
- Cognitive impairments exacerbate social deficits.
- Current rehabilitation often prioritizes cognitive skills over cognitive self-efficacy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore cognitive self-efficacy as a predictor of social functioning in schizophrenia.
- To investigate the association between cognitive self-efficacy, verbal working memory, and demographic variables.
Main Methods:
- Phase I: Developed and psychometrically validated a Cognitive Self-Efficacy (CSE) questionnaire.
- Phase II: Administered CSE, PANSS, SCARF-SFI, and backward digit span test to 150 schizophrenia patients (ICD-10 diagnosed).
Main Results:
- Cognitive Self-Efficacy (CSE) emerged as a strong predictor of social functioning.
- Linear regression analysis confirmed the predictive power of CSE.
Conclusions:
- A validated Cognitive Self-Efficacy questionnaire was developed.
- Cognitive self-efficacy is a crucial factor in social functioning for individuals with schizophrenia.
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