Examining the cognitive, affective, and behavioural responses of individuals with a psychotic disorder after experiencing social distancing
Year: 2024
Type: dissertation
Abstract: Individuals with a psychotic disorder are often stereotyped as being dangerous, incompetent, unpredictable, and unlikely to recover. The purpose of this study was to understand their responses after experiencing social distancing. 50 participants with a psychotic disorder read and reacted to several hypothetical scenarios, each consisting of three situations reflecting different types of social distancing [generalized (GSD), individualized (ISD), none (NSD)]. Relative to NSD, ISD and GSD resulted in stronger negative cognitions and affect, weaker positive cognitions and affect, and a greater likelihood of avoiding the interaction partner. Relative to ISD, participants were more self-conscious and less excited after experiencing GSD and reported weaker positive cognitions and stronger negative cognitions about the self. Knowing that an interaction partner is aware of one’s diagnosis results in further adverse effects. This information may provide further support for the potential benefits associated with selective disclosure of one’s psychotic disorder diagnosis.
Source: TSpace (University of Toronto)
Author: Zahid, Aqsa
Institution: University of Toronto
Language: English
Subfield: Psychiatry and Mental health
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7133101563