Evaluating the Social Functioning Scale modified for use in individuals at clinical high-risk for psychosis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Social functioning deficits occur prior to the onset of psychosis and predict conversion to psychosis in clinical high-risk (CHR) populations. The Social Functioning Scale (SFS), a self-report measure of social functioning, is widely used in adults with psychosis but has not been tailored to CHR individuals. CHR syndromes overlap with the adolescent/young-adult developmental period, a time with unique social demands and contexts. The current study evaluates a modified version of the SFS in CHR individuals.

Methods

Two independent samples of CHR participants (n = 84 and n = 45) and non-CHR participants (n = 312 and n = 42) completed the SFS and a psychosis-risk interview. Resulting factors were compared across diagnostic categories (CHR, Major Depressive Disorder,

SUBMITTER: Kuhney FS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9912743 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature