Brain Network Underlying the Improvement of Social Functioning in Schizophrenic Patients After One-year Treatment with Social Skills Training

SummaryThe aim of this article is to describe the cognitive-behavioral methods for social rehabilitation and psychotherapy of chronic psychotic patients which are nowadays available in French-speaking countries, then to propose a theoretical framework to help integrate these various methods for use in our duly pratice and, finally, to expose our research in this field, especially concerning the topic of quality of life and social skills training programs. We present a study we designed in order to assess the impact of a comprehensive social skills training program upon quality of life of chronic schizophrenic patients. Starting from the point of view that a good psychosocial rehabilitation program is one that improves social skills and social functioning without negative effects on quality of life, we tried to show such qualities in a quite comprehensive rehabilitation program using social skills training methods corresponding to the social readaptative “modules” from Liberman and Wallace's Social and Independant Living Skills Program — “medication management module” — followed by “basic conversational skills module”, and finally, a brief adapted version of “interpersonal problem solving skills module”. We were able to observe the evolution of social skills and functioning of eight schizophrenic patients having benefited from this program, over a one year period, and we compared results regarding quality of life with two control groups made of schizophrenic patients, one of them having benefited from a supportive group therapy in order to study the impact of non-specific factors. The results indicate a clear dissociation between direct benefits of social skills training (knowledge, social skills, social functioning and symptomatology) which all showed a significant improvement in the experimental group, and subjective benefits (self-esteem, sense of self-efficacy, quality of life) which showed no change, as well when consider no intra-group as well as between group comparisons.

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EFFECTIVENESS OF SOCIAL SKILLS TRAINING (SST) BASED ON COMPUTER AND MANUAL FOR IMPROVING SOCIALIZATION AND SOCIAL FUNCTION OF SCIZOFRENIA PATIENTS: SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY SCIENCE (IJNMS) ◽

10.29082/ijnms/2019/vol3/iss3/241 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 3 (3) ◽

pp. 174-185

Author(s):

SITI KOTIJAH ◽

ASEF WILDAN MUNFADLILA

Keyword(s):

Social Skills ◽

Significant Influence ◽

Social Skill ◽

Social Skills Training ◽

Skill Training ◽

Skills Training ◽

Social Function ◽

Social Skill Training ◽

Social Functions ◽

Schizophrenic Patients

Background: Schizophrenia is part of a psychotic disorder characterized by a loss of understanding of reality and a loss of insight that can be found in symptoms of severe mental disorders such as hallucinations, delusions, chaotic behavior, and chaotic speech, as well as negative symptoms that cause social damage. Psychosocial interventions such as Social Skills Training (SST) is one of the efforts that can be given to schizophrenic patients with the aim of increasing patient socialization and communication skills so that patients are able to adapt to their environment. Research Objectives: To determine the effectiveness of computer-based and manual-based Social Skills Training (SST) on improving the socialization and social function of schizophrenic patients. Data Sources: Sources of data obtained from Pubmed, Sciencedirect, and Ebsco Inclusion Criteria: 1) research studies using the RCT approach, 2) studies in schizophrenic patients in the adolescent-adult age range (17 years-80 years), 3) studies with social therapy interventions, skills training combined social cognitive therapy therapy treatments, both as independent interventions or in combination with other interventions Appraisal studies and synthesis methods: Appraisal studies use the critical appraisal skills program (CASP), and the synthesis method uses PICO modifications. Results: Social skill training (SST) has a significant influence in overcoming the improvement of socialization and social functions Conclusions and Implications of Results: Social skill training (SST) provides a significant influence in improving socialization and social functions so that it can be applied as an effort to overcome social damage. Keyword: Social Skills Training (SST), Social skill training (SST), Computer and Manual.

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School-Based Social Skills Training for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities ◽

10.1177/1088357615583470 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 32 (4) ◽

pp. 256-268 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Keith C. Radley ◽

Melissa B. McHugh ◽

Traci Taber ◽

Allison A. Battaglia ◽

W. Blake Ford

Keyword(s):

Social Skills ◽

Social Functioning ◽

Social Engagement ◽

Social Skills Training ◽

Children With Autism ◽

Skills Training ◽

Teacher Ratings ◽

Autism Spectrum ◽

Sociometric Status ◽

Baseline Design

The present study evaluated the effects of the Superheroes Social Skills program, a social skills curriculum for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Previous research has found the curriculum to improve social engagements of children with ASD during unstructured recess periods but has been limited in research design and lack of maintenance data. Five elementary-age participants with current placements in inclusive public school settings were included in the study. A multiple baseline design across participants was used to determine the effects of the intervention on social engagement during unstructured recess periods, as well as teacher ratings of social functioning and sociometric status. Visual and statistical analyses of data indicate increased social engagement of participants during recess periods following introduction of social skills training. Improvements were also observed in teacher ratings of social functioning and sociometric status. Limitations of the current study are also discussed.

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Social Functioning, Interpersonal Difficulties, Social Deficits, and Social Skills Training in ADHD

New Developments in Diagnosing, Assessing, and Treating ADHD - Advances in Medical Diagnosis, Treatment, and Care ◽

10.4018/978-1-7998-5495-1.ch012 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 196-210

Author(s):

Vaishali S. Chaudhari

Keyword(s):

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽

Social Skills ◽

Social Functioning ◽

Attention Deficit ◽

Emotional Regulation ◽

Social Skills Training ◽

Skills Training ◽

Social Deficits ◽

Hyperactivity Disorder ◽

Interpersonal Difficulties

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common behavioral disorders of childhood. Children with ADHD exhibit developmentally inappropriate levels of inattention, impulsivity, and/or motor activity. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most frequent mental disorders affecting children. ADHD also affects many adults. Symptoms of ADHD include inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. ADHD may also negatively affect the learning environment in children's homes. This chapter talks about social functioning, social deficits, interpersonal difficulties, and social skills training in ADHD. Individuals with ADHD have problems in the areas of peer interaction, emotional regulation, and pro-social behaviours. These social problems are associated with a greater risk for developing problems later in life.

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