An exploration of linear and curvilinear relationships between community participation and neurocognition among those with serious mental illnesses.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Longitudinal research supports an effect of participation in aspects of community life (e.g., leisure activity, employment) on neurocognition in the general population. This study examined the extent and nature of the relationship between community participation and neurocognition among people with serious mental illnesses.

Method

Participants included 168 adults with schizophrenia spectrum or affective disorder diagnoses who completed the Temple University Community Participation Measure and Brief Assessment of Cognition in Schizophrenia. Hierarchical multiple regression analyses explored linear and curvilinear effects of the amount and breadth of community participation on neurocognition.

Results

Significant linear relationships existed between amount of c

SUBMITTER: Thomas EC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6776709 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature