Domain-specific associations between social cognition and aggression in schizophrenia spectrum disorders.

ABSTRACT: Aggression in schizophrenia spectrum disorders (SSD) is rare but elevated relative to the general population. Existing studies have not identified reliable personal predictors of aggression in SSD. In line with social information processing models suggesting that difficulties interpreting social cues and others' intentions may lead to aggression, we evaluated whether social cognitive domains or global social cognition could be modifiable risk factors in SSD. We examined aggression and social cognition in 59 participants with SSD and 43 healthy volunteers (HV). Self-reported aggression was measured via the Reactive-Proactive Aggression Questionnaire (RPAQ). Social cognition was assessed using five tasks measuring emotion processing, theory of mind, and social perception. Group differences w

SUBMITTER: Berretta SA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12008152 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature