Childhood maltreatment and social functioning in psychotic disorders: a systematic review protocol.

ABSTRACT: Background: Childhood maltreatment (CM) is thought to play a key role in the etiology and course of psychotic disorders (PD). In addition, CM is related to neurobiological and clinical characteristics that can lead to poor social functioning. However, the extent to which CM and social functioning are directly associated in individuals with PD, is unclear. Therefore, we aim to systematically review the literature to provide an estimate on the strength of the association between CM and different domains of social functioning in PD and to summarize potential moderators and mediators of this association.Methods and analysis: To identify relevant studies, we will systematically search the following databases: Pubmed (Medline), PsycInfo, Embase, Web of Science (Core Collection), an

SUBMITTER: Fares-Otero NE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10075514 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature