The developmental origins of metacognitive deficits in schizophrenia

dc.contributor.authorAydin O.
dc.contributor.authorBalikci K.
dc.contributor.authorTas C.
dc.contributor.authorAydin P.U.
dc.contributor.authorDanaci A.E.
dc.contributor.authorBrüne M.
dc.contributor.authorLysaker P.H.
dc.date.accessioned2025-04-10T11:09:04Z
dc.date.available2025-04-10T11:09:04Z
dc.date.issued2016
dc.description.abstractThe deficits in metacognition have been observed in schizophrenia but developmental roots of impaired metacognition are not well understood. Accordingly, this study compared metacognitive abilities of patients with schizophrenia and healthy group and examined the relationship between childhood trauma, attachment style and caregiver attitudes with metacognitive capacity which might contribute to metacognitive deficits in patient group. 35 patients with schizophrenia and 35 healthy people were included in the study. Metacognitive capacity was measured using the Metacognition Assessment Scale Abbreviated (MAS-A). This scale comprises four domains: self-reflectivity, understanding other's mind, decentration and mastery. Group comparisons revealed that schizophrenia patients had greater deficits in metacognitive ability. We found that the report of childhood emotional abuse, a pattern of anxious attachment and over protection by caregivers were uniquely related to metacognitive capacity. © 2016 Elsevier Ireland Ltd
dc.identifier.DOI-ID10.1016/j.psychres.2016.08.012
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14701/48488
dc.publisherElsevier Ireland Ltd
dc.titleThe developmental origins of metacognitive deficits in schizophrenia
dc.typeArticle

Files