Perceived burdensomeness and thwarted belongingness prospectively influence real-world social support-seeking behavior among emerging adults with first-episode psychosis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Social dysfunction is a core feature of first-episode psychosis (FEP) that broadly impacts effective interpersonal interaction. FEP often begins during emerging adulthood, which is a critical period for developing and maintaining social relationships. Social support positively influences the early course of FEP, yet little is known about factors that influence social support-seeking behavior. Individuals with psychosis have elevated levels of negative interpersonal beliefs related to feeling like a burden to others (i.e., perceived burdensomeness; PB) and disconnection from others (i.e., thwarted belongingness; TB). However, how these beliefs impact perceptions of social support or support-seeking behavior is unknown.

Methods

42 FEP participants completed labora

SUBMITTER: Moe AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12703722 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature