What gets in the way of social engagement in schizophrenia?
Lauren P Weittenhiller, Megan E. Mikhail, Jasmine Mote, Timothy R. Campellone, Ann M. Kring
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Social engagement-important for health and well-being-can be difficult for people with schizophrenia. Past research indicates that despite expressing interest in social interactions, people with schizophrenia report spending less time with others and feeling lonely. Social motivations and barriers may play an important role for understanding social engagement in schizophrenia. AIM: To investigate how people with schizophrenia describe factors that impede and promote social engagement. METHODS: ., instrumental, affiliative, obligation-based). We also assessed symptoms and functioning. RESULTS: = 0.024). CONCLUSION: These findings highlight the importance of assessing first person accounts of social barriers and motivations to better understand social engagement in schizophrenia.