Functional Impairments and Theory of Mind Deficits in Schizophrenia: A Meta-analysis of the Associations.

ABSTRACT: Schizophrenia is associated with major functioning difficulties. Theory of mind (ToM), the ability to infer the mental states of others, is an important determinant of functioning. However, the contribution of ToM to each specific domain of functioning remains to be better understood. The objectives of this meta-analysis were to document and compare the magnitude of the associations between ToM and (1) different domains of functioning (social functioning, productive activities, and instrumental activities of daily living), each assessed separately for functional performance and functional outcome and (2) different aspects of functioning (functional performance and functional outcome) in schizophrenia. Fifty-nine studies (N = 4369) published between 1980 and May 2019 targeting patients with

SUBMITTER: Thibaudeau E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8084438 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature