scholarly journals Emotional intelligence and non-social cognition in schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder

2016 ◽  
Vol 47 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Frajo-Apor ◽  
G. Kemmler ◽  
S. Pardeller ◽  
T. Plass ◽  
M. Mühlbacher ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Social Cognition ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Cognitive Remediation ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Composite Score ◽  
Bipolar I Disorder ◽  
Brief Assessment ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Bipolar Patients

BackgroundThe different patterns of Emotional Intelligence (EI) deficits in schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder are are not yet well understood. This study compares EI levels among these groups and highlights the potential impact of non-social cognition on EI.MethodFifty-eight schizophrenia and 60 bipolar outpatients were investigated using the Mayer-Salovey-Caruso Emotional Intelligence Test (MSCEIT) and the Brief Assessment of Cognition in Schizophrenia (BACS). Analyses of covariance were performed with adjustment for the BACS composite score.ResultsCompared to bipolar subjects, schizophrenia patients showed significantly lower levels in both EI and non-social cognition. After adjustment for the BACS composite score, the difference in EI was lost. The mediation analysis revealed that differences between schizophrenia and bipolar patients in strategic EI are almost fully attributable to the mediating effect of non-social cognition.ConclusionsOur findings suggest that in both schizophrenia and bipolar patients EI is strongly influenced by non-social cognitive functioning. This has to be taken into account when interpreting MSCEIT data in comparative studies in serious mental illness and emphasizes the importance of cognitive remediation.

scholarly journals Is Emotional Intelligence Impaired in Unaffected Siblings of Patients with Schizophrenia?

2017 ◽  
Vol 23 (7) ◽  
pp. 577-583 ◽  
Author(s):  
Beatrice Frajo-Apor ◽  
Georg Kemmler ◽  
Silvia Pardeller ◽  
Markus Huber ◽  
Christian Macina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Social Cognition ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Mental Illnesses ◽  
Control Subjects ◽  
Brief Assessment ◽  
Performance Patterns ◽  
Healthy Control ◽  
Social Cognitive Deficits ◽  
And Control

AbstractObjectives:Social cognitive deficits have been discussed to be endophenotypes for schizophrenia and other serious mental illnesses. The current study aimed to assess emotional intelligence (EI) in unaffected siblings of schizophrenia patients to investigate its potential role as endophenotype for schizophrenia.Methods:EI was measured in 56 schizophrenia patients, 57 unaffected siblings, and 127 healthy control subjects by using the Mayer-Salovey-Caruso Emotional Intelligence Test (MSCEIT). In addition, non-social cognition was assessed with the Brief Assessment of Cognition in Schizophrenia (BACS). Linear mixed models with compound symmetric correlation structure were used for of the three groups with respect to EI and non-social cognition.Results:Schizophrenia patients showed significantly lower overall EI and performed significantly worse in three out of four MSCEIT branches compared to unaffected siblings and control subjects, whereas the two latter groups had comparable EI levels. Similar performance patterns (patients<unaffected siblings=control subjects) were found with respect to non-social cognition. Solely in the “Tower of London” test, siblings achieved significantly lower task scores compared to control subjects.Conclusions:Based on our results, EI as measured with the MSCEIT does not seem to represent a marker of risk for schizophrenia. Further investigations should concentrate on other EI measures to reassess this finding. (JINS, 2017,23, 577–583)

scholarly journals Do People with Schizophrenia Lack Emotional Intelligence?

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara Dawson ◽  
Lisa Kettler ◽  
Cassandra Burton ◽  
Cherrie Galletly
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Social Cognition ◽  
Cognitive Abilities ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Social Function ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Neurocognitive Impairments ◽  
Schizophrenia Group ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Understanding Emotions

Social cognition is a domain of cognitive function that includes the ability to understand and manage social interactions. Emotional intelligence (EI) has been identified as a component of social cognition and is defined as the ability to identify, use, understand, and manage emotions. Neurocognitive impairments are known to be associated with poorer social function in people with schizophrenia, but less is known about the relationships between EI, neurocognition, and social function. The current study assessed EI using the Mayer-Salovey-Caruso Emotional Intelligence Test (MSCEIT) in 20 people with schizophrenia and 20 controls. The schizophrenia group had significantly lower scores on all measures of EI and demonstrated poorer neurocognition and social functioning than controls. The difference between schizophrenia and control groups was greatest for the Understanding Emotions Branch of the MSCEIT. The neurocognition score and total EI score accounted for 18.3% of the variance in social function in the control group and 9.1% of the variance in social function in the schizophrenia group. Our results suggest that a total EI score is not a useful predictor of overall social function and it may be more clinically useful to develop an individual profile of social cognitive abilities, including EI, to form a remediation program.

Social functioning and social cognition in bipolar disorder: Is there a connection?

2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (S1) ◽  
pp. S336-S336
Author(s):  
V. Maria Iulia ◽  
R.C. Delphine ◽  
H. Audrey ◽  
K. Arthur
Keyword(s):  
Bipolar Disorder ◽  
Social Cognition ◽  
Social Functioning ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Situational Factors ◽  
Global Functioning ◽  
Literature Searches ◽  
The Social ◽  
Competing Interest ◽  
Bipolar Patients

IntroductionThe research interest in social cognition in bipolar disorder has increased in a significant way in the last decade showing major impairments, especially in mental state reasoning, even during euthymia (Samamé et al., 2012; Samamé et al., 2015). Social cognitive processes in humans describe the ways individuals draw inferences about other people's beliefs and the ways they weigh social situational factors in making these inferences (Green et al., 2008). A causal relationship between social cognition deficits and global functioning has been already established in schizophrenic populations (Green et al., 2015). But there is still little information regarding the relation between social cognition and social functioning in bipolar disorder.AimsTo review the relationship between general/social functioning and social cognitive impairments in bipolar patients.MethodsA systematic review of literature was conducted. Relevant articles were identified through literature searches in PubMed/Medline, EBSCOHost and Google Scholar databases dating from 2000 to 2015 using the keywords “bipolar”, “social cognition”, “theory of mind”, “mentalizing”, “emotion recognition”, “emotion processing”, “functioning” and “quality of life”.ResultsThe findings of the review will be discussed, regarding the specificity of the thymic state of the patients and the social cognition instruments used.ConclusionsTo the best of our knowledge, the present review is the first to explore specifically the relation between the social cognition deficits and the general/social functioning of bipolar patients. This exploration is of interest for a better comprehension of this disorder to improve the outcome of the patients.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

scholarly journals Emotional intelligence in bipolar-I-disorder: A comparison between patients, unaffected siblings, and control subjects

2020 ◽  
Vol 63 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Beatrice Frajo-Apor ◽  
Georg Kemmler ◽  
Silvia Pardeller ◽  
Markus Huber ◽  
Christian Macina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bipolar Disorder ◽  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Social Cognition ◽  
Intelligence Test ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
Control Subjects ◽  
Brief Assessment ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
And Control

Abstract Background. Impairments in social and nonsocial cognition have been demonstrated in both patients suffering from bipolar disorder (BD) and their unaffected relatives and might therefore represent a heritable marker of risk. This study investigated the relevance of emotional intelligence (EI) as part of the emotion processing domain of social cognition in this regard. Methods. A total of 54 outpatients suffering from BD, 54 unaffected siblings, and 80 control subjects were investigated using the Mayer-Salovey-Caruso Emotional Intelligence Test (MSCEIT) and the Brief Assessment of Cognition in Schizophrenia (BACS). Analyses of covariance (ANCOVAs) were performed with adjustment for the BACS composite score. The three groups were compared by one-way analysis of variance or chi-square test, depending on the variable type. As the three groups differed significantly in their level of education, additional ANCOVAs with adjustment for education were performed. Results. Patients achieved significantly lower levels of overall EI and overall nonsocial cognitive functioning compared to unaffected siblings and controls, whereas performance of the latter two groups was comparable in both domains. Conclusions. Due to comparable levels of EI in unaffected siblings of patients suffering from BD and control subjects, EI assessed by means of the MSCEIT does not represent an endophenotype for BD.

Emotional intelligence in bipolar disorder

2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (S1) ◽  
pp. S330-S330
Author(s):  
E. Chapela ◽  
J. Quintero ◽  
M. Félix-Alcántara ◽  
I. Morales ◽  
C. Javier ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bipolar Disorder ◽  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Type I ◽  
Severe Mental Disorders ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Principal Factors ◽  
Competing Interest ◽  
Bipolar Patients

IntroductionEmotional intelligence is defined as the ability to process, understand and manage emotions. In bipolar disorder seem to be more conserved, with less functional impairment than other severe mental disorders as schizophrenia. So far, there are few studies analyzing emotional intelligence in bipolar disorder.ObjectiveThe objective of this research is to better understand the different characteristics and the factors affecting these social-cognitive dysfunctions in bipolar disorder.AimsTo explore possible factors related to emotional intelligence in these severe mental disorders: symptoms, cognitive functioning, quality of life and psychosocial function.Material and methodsTwenty-six adults bipolar type I patients were examined using MSCEIT (the most validated test for emotional intelligence), BPRS, YMRS, HDRS, WAIS-IV, TMT and Rey Figure in order to determine the level of emotional intelligence and factors relate.ResultsBipolar patients show lack of emotional intelligence when compared with general population. Cognitive impairment and age are the principal factors related.DiscussionResults are discussed and compared with recent literature.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

scholarly journals Social cognition in first-degree relatives of bipolar disorder: Theory of Mind and nonverbal sensitivity

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. e0246908
Author(s):  
Usue Espinós ◽  
Enrique G. Fernández-Abascal ◽  
Mercedes Ovejero ◽  
Guillermo Lahera
Keyword(s):  
Bipolar Disorder ◽  
Social Cognition ◽  
Theory Of Mind ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Type I ◽  
Nonverbal Sensitivity ◽  
First Degree Relatives ◽  
Significant Impairment ◽  
Bipolar Patients

Social cognition might be impaired in first degree relatives (FDR) of BD but existing research shows controversial results about social cognitive impairments in this population. The aim of this study was to assess Theory of Mind (ToM) and nonverbal sensitivity in FDR of BD and compare the results with those of two groups of persons with remitted bipolar disorder (BD), type I and II, and a control group. Social cognitive ability was examined in first degree relatives of BD, with a biological parent, offspring or sibling diagnosed with the disorder. For this study, 37 FDRs of bipolar patients, 37 BD I, 40 BD II and 40 control participants were recruited. Social cognition was explored by means of the Reading the Mind in the Eyes Test and the MiniPONS. Results showed a significant impairment in FDR of BD in the ToM task, but not in nonverbal sensitivity. Performance of FDRs in social cognition is better than that of BDs (either type I or type II) but worse when compared with that of healthy individuals without a family history of psychiatric disorders. Nevertheless, no differences were found between BD I and BD II groups. Males and older participants showed a worse performance in all groups. Group family therapy with FDRs of BD might include training in the recognition of nonverbal cues, which might increase the understanding of their familiars with BD, in order to modify communication abilities.

scholarly journals Gambling and Social Cognition: a Systematic Review

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 547-555
Author(s):  
Elodie Hurel ◽  
Gaëlle Challet-Bouju ◽  
Nicolas Bukowski ◽  
Emeline Eyzop ◽  
Marie Grall-Bronnec
Keyword(s):  
Social Cognition ◽  
Social Information Processing ◽  
Gambling Disorder ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Cognitive Remediation ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Cognitive Remediation Therapy ◽  
Current State ◽  
Neuropsychological Tasks ◽  
Review Current

Abstract Purpose of Review The aim of this article was to review current research regarding social cognition (SC) in gambling disorder (GD), to (i) compile and synthetize the current state of existing literature on this topic, and (ii) propose cognitive remediation therapy approaches focused on SC for clinicians. Recent Findings It is well known that disordered gamblers show impairment regarding non-social cognitive functions such as inhibition, attention, and decision-making. Furthermore, patients with substance use disorders also present certain deficits regarding social information processing which are difficult to differentiate from the intrinsic toxic effects linked to drugs or alcohol consumption. Summary To date, relatively little research has been undertaken to explore SC in gambling disorder (GD) with neuropsychological tasks. Preliminary results suggest impaired non-verbal emotion processing, but only one study has directly measured SC in GD. As a consequence, future research on this framework should propose diverse measures of SC, while controlling for other factors such as personality traits and subtypes of disordered gamblers.

FC16-05 - Efficacy of social cognitive remediation in schizophrenia patients: a meta-analysis including 22 RCTS

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (S2) ◽  
pp. 1908-1908
Author(s):  
D.R. Mueller ◽  
S.J. Schmidt ◽  
V. Roder
Keyword(s):  
Social Cognition ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Average Length ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Cognitive Remediation ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Therapy Effect ◽  
Treatment Objective ◽  
And Control ◽  
Social Cognitive Remediation

IntroductionToday there is an increased interest from clinicians and researchers in social cognition as a treatment objective for schizophrenia patients.ObjectivesDuring the last years, several new Social Cognitive Remediation (SCR) approaches were developed. SCR directly intervene in individual or multiple social cognitive domains declared by the NIMH-MATRICES-Initiative. Some of these approaches integrate social cognitive interventions with therapeutic components intended to ameliorate neurocognitive and social skills or with work rehabilitation.AimsUntil today no quantitative review to evaluate the efficacy of SCR has been presented.Methods22 randomized-controlled trials (RCTs) were identified and included in a meta-analysis. Based on the outcome variables from each study, effect sizes (ES) between SCR and control groups were calculated.ResultsOver an average length of more than 20 weeks a significant global therapy effect of SCR compared to controls was evident (average ES of all conducted variables). Significant effects were found in the proximal outcome addressing social cognition and specifically in the domains of emotional processes, social perception and ToM. Additionally, the neurocognitive area showed significant evidence of amelioration compared with the control groups. More distal effects were found for psychopathology and social functioning. The global therapy effect could be maintained during a mean follow-up period of 10 months. The setting, the type of control groups and the type of intervention in the experimental group were identified as moderators.ConclusionsThe results support strong empirical evidence that SCR has a broad effect on various areas of functioning and symptoms relevant in schizophrenia.

scholarly journals Social-Cognitive Bias and Depressive Symptoms in Outpatients with Bipolar Disorder

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guillermo Lahera ◽  
Adolfo Benito ◽  
Ana González-Barroso ◽  
Rocío Guardiola ◽  
Sara Herrera ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bipolar Disorder ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Social Cognition ◽  
Functional Outcome ◽  
Cognitive Bias ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Matched Control ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Global Functioning ◽  
Bipolar Patients

A deficit of social cognition in bipolar disorder has been shown, even when patients are stable. This study compares the attribution of intentions (social-cognitive bias) in a group of 37 outpatients with bipolar disorder with 32 matched control subjects. Bipolar patients scored significantly higher in the Ambiguous Intentions Hostility Questionnaire, showing an angry and intentionality bias (P=.001,P=.02). Differences in blame scale and hostility bias did not reach statistical significance, but a trend was found (P=.06). Bipolar patients with depressive symptoms presented a higher score in the angry bias scale (P=.03) and aggressivity bias scale (P=.004). The global functioning (GAF) correlates significantly with intentionality (P=.005), angry (P=.027), and aggressivity (P=.020) biases. Bipolar patients show a social-cognitive bias that may play a role in their functional outcome.

Battery of scales for comprehensive assessment of social cognition, neurocognition and motivation in patients with schizophrenia

2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (S1) ◽  
pp. S581-S582
Author(s):  
M. Minyaycheva ◽  
K. Kiselnikova ◽  
O. Papsuev
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Social Cognition ◽  
Attributional Style ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Comprehensive Assessment ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Rehabilitation Centre ◽  
Rehabilitation Programs ◽  
Brief Assessment ◽  
Competing Interest

IntroductionThere has been a special interest in roles of neurocognition, social cognition and motivation impairments in patients with schizophrenia and possible approaches to remediating these deficits. Clinical practice lacks a comprehensive tool to measure those deficits.ObjectiveTo build a comprehensive assessment battery to measure neurocognitive, social cognitive and motivational deficits in order to form targets for remediation programs and assess their efficiency.AimsTranslation and adaptation for Russian speaking subjects (if needed) of identified assessments upon authors’ agreement.MethodsBy consensus decision of 5 professionals in the field of clinical psychiatry, psychology and neuroscience a number of assessments were selected with the following criteria: 1. Relevance to domain assessed, 2. Appropriateness for Russian social context, 3. Reference rates in scientific papers, 4. Time consumed by each assessment.ResultsSix measures reflecting main domains (neurocognition, Theory of Mind, attributional style, social perception, emotion processing, motivation) were selected: 1. BACS (Brief Assessment of Cognition in Schizophrenia) (R.S. Keefe et al., 2008), 2. Hinting Task (R. Corcoran 1995), 3. AIHQ (Ambiguous Intentions Hostility Questionnaire) (D.R. Combs et al., 2007), 4. RAD–15 (Relationships Across Domains) (M. Sergi et al., 2004), 5. Ekman–60 (P. Ekman et al., 1976), 6. AES (Apathy Evaluation Scale) (R.S. Marin et al., 1991).ConclusionsThe battery built encompasses all targeted domains of neurocognition, social cognition and motivation. Time consumed by the battery estimates 130 ± 15 minutes, which is appropriate for clinical practice in a rehabilitation centre. Future research will focus on patients profiling and shaping of rehabilitation programs accordingly.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

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