Validation of the Arabic version of the self-assessment of social cognitive impairments (ACSo) tool among a sample of patients with schizophrenia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The social cognition aspect is today's research focus for improving the integration of patients with schizophrenia into society. This study analyzed the psychometric properties of the Arabic version of the Self-Assessment of Social Cognitive Impairments (ACSo) tool.

Methods

A cross-sectional study at the Psychiatric Hospital of the Cross (HPC), Lebanon, enrolled 116 chronic inpatients between July and November 2023. Subjective assessment of social cognitive complaints was done using ACSo. Other clinical and objective measurements were collected to validate the ACSo tool.

Results

ACSo factor analysis revealed a 4-factor solution using the Promax rotated matrix. The Cronbach's alpha value for the scale was 0.656. The ACSo total score positively correlated wit

SUBMITTER: Haddad C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12811678 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature