Individual variation in brain network topology is linked to emotional intelligence.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Social cognitive ability is a significant determinant of functional outcome, and deficits in social cognition are a disabling symptom of psychotic disorders. The neurobiological underpinnings of social cognition are not well understood, hampering our ability to ameliorate these deficits.

Objective

Using 'resting state' functional magnetic resonance imaging (rsfMRI) and a trans-diagnostic, data-driven analytic strategy, we sought to identify the brain network basis of emotional intelligence, a key domain of social cognition.

Methods

The study included 60 participants with a diagnosis of schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder and 45 healthy controls. All participants underwent a rsfMRI scan. Emotional Intelligence was measured using the Mayer-Salovey-Carus

SUBMITTER: Ling G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6800254 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature