Research Article: Do interpersonal trust and social avoidance mediate the association between psychotic symptoms and social functioning in chronic schizophrenia patients?
Introduction:
Objective: Schizophrenia is a complex mental disorder that significantly impacts social functioning. The present study aimed to investigate the relationship between psychotic symptoms and social functioning in individuals with chronic schizophrenia. Specifically, we examined the mediating roles of social avoidance and impaired interpersonal trust in this relationship, as these factors are most worrisome in individuals with schizophrenia.
Read more