The course of DSM-III-R schizopreniform disorder

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A study compared the progress of 36 patients diagnosed with either DSM-III-R schizophreniform disorder or schizophrenia, contrasting their symptoms of psychosis and interpersonal and occupational role functioning 3.5 to 4.0 years after their first hospitalization. Results indicate distinct courses of illness for the two disorders. Schizophreniform disorder patients had low negative symptoms at both follow-ups. The higher initial level of negative symptoms exhibited by schizophrenics decreased over time.

Schizoaffective disorders, Schizoaffective disorder

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Object relations and social functioning of schizophrenic and borderline patients: a cross-sectional developmental perspective

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A study used cross-sectional design to compare ratings for social functioning and object relations for schizophrenic patients and those with borderline personality disorders. Results indicate that the borderline group had higher measures of object relations. However, over the long term, schizophrenic patients adapted better than borderline patients in terms of social functioning.

Social adjustment, Object relations (Psychoanalysis), Object attachment, Borderline personality disorder

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Development of an instrument for assessing self-efficacy in schizophrenic spectrum disorders

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The development of a psychometric tool to measure self-efficacy in schizophrenics is described. The self-efficacy scale, which assesses the schizophrenics' behavior and motivational factors, is found to be experimentally valid and statistically reliable. The methodology of the self-efficacy scale is discussed.

Models, Schizophrenics, Self-efficacy (Psychology), Self efficacy

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