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.

KEYWORDS:

• Schizophrenia
• jumping to conclusions
• personal recovery

Acknowledgements

We express our gratitude to Dr. Takano and Dr. Nishijima of Nasukougen Hospital and the faculty of the International University of Health and Welfare for their cooperation and support in conducting this study. Finally, we would like to thank Editage (www.editage.com) for English language editing.

Disclosure statement

No potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).

Data availability

The data used to support the findings of this study is restricted by the Institutional Review Board of the International University of Health and Welfare to protect patient privacy. Data are available from the corresponding author for researchers who meet the criteria for access to confidential data upon request.

Ethical considerations

This study was conducted with the approval of the Institutional Review Board of the International University of Health and Welfare, Japan and in accordance with the tenants of the Declaration of Helsinki. All participants provided written informed consent after being provided a description of the study.