Social relationships in young adults at ultra high risk for psychosis.

ABSTRACT: Studies suggest that individuals with schizophrenia have smaller social networks and less satisfying relationships. However, much is still unknown about the typical quantity and quality of social relationships in young adults during the ultra high-risk (UHR) period. Investigating these relationships holds significant importance for improving understanding of etiological processes, mapping the social environment, and highlighting treatment targets in a critical period. A total of 85 participants (44 UHR and 41 healthy controls) completed measures examining the participants' social relationships, social support, and loneliness. Mean differences between the UHR and healthy control participants and associations between social relationships and symptoms and functioning were examined. Results in

SUBMITTER: Robustelli BL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5217827 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature