Information gathered through draws-to-decision, social functioning, and personal recovery among patients with schizophrenia in Japan.

Abstract

Introduction: In schizophrenia, social functioning and personal recovery are pivotal outcomes potentially influenced by cognitive biases such as Jumping to Conclusions (JTC). Despite their significance, the relationship between JTC, social functioning, and personal recovery remains unclear. This study aims to investigate this relationship to inform tailored interventions for schizophrenia management.

Methods: Data were collected from 94 schizophrenia patients using standardised measures. The Beads Task assessed JTC, whereas the Brief PANSS, TMT-J, SLOF-J, and RAS-J evaluated psychiatric symptoms, neurocognitive functioning, social functioning, and personal recovery, respectively. Statistical analyses included correlation and hierarchical regression.

Results: Correlation analyses revealed a significant negative correlation between JTC and personal recovery (r = -0.27, p < 0.05). Hierarchical regression indicated JTC as a significant negative predictor of personal recovery (β = -0.33, p = 0.01). No significant correlation was found between JTC and social functioning.

Discussion: Increased JTC was associated with lower levels of personal recovery in schizophrenia patients, independent of demographic and clinical factors. In the case of individuals with schizophrenia who demonstrate JTC, there is a potential to suggest the paradox of insight or apparent personal recovery scores.