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Interpersonal deviance and consequent social impact in hypothetically schizophrenia-prone men
1Department of Psychology, Ohio University.
Journal of Abnormal Psychology
|August 1, 1993
Summary
Men with high scores on the Perceptual Aberration-Magical Ideation (Per-Mag) Scale showed more odd and avoidant behaviors during interviews. This suggests interpersonal factors may impact individuals prone to schizophrenia.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Psychopathology
- Social Psychology
Background:
- Interpersonal deviance is a key aspect of schizotypal psychopathology research.
- Understanding behavioral patterns in individuals at risk for schizophrenia is crucial for early intervention and support.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate interpersonal deviance in men identified as hypothetically schizotypic using the Perceptual Aberration-Magical Ideation (Per-Mag) Scale.
- To assess the impact of these behaviors on interviewer perceptions and emotional responses.
Main Methods:
- A videotaped interview was conducted with men scoring high on the Per-Mag Scale and a control group.
- Interviewer behavior and interviewer-reported feelings were systematically rated and analyzed.
Main Results:
- High-scoring individuals were perceived as significantly more odd and avoidant during interviews compared to controls.
- Interviewers reported feeling more anxious, angry, and less interested when interacting with high-scoring individuals.
- Oddness emerged as the strongest predictor of these interpersonal dynamics, independent of social anxiety or lack of interest.
Conclusions:
- The findings provide further construct validation for the Per-Mag Scale in identifying schizotypal traits.
- Interpersonal factors and observable behaviors like oddness may play a significant role in the adjustment of individuals with high schizotypy scores.