| Abstract [eng] |
Schizophrenia is a chronic mental disorder characterized by disruptions in thought and perception processes, and inadequate or flat affect; cognitive deficits may also occur. After evaluation of literature one can notice that adequate attention is paid to the cognitive functioning of schizophrenia patients. However, there is still a lack of attention to emotional functioning in people with schizophrenia. It is also important that cognitive and emotional symptoms are often iterrelated. Unfortunately, data on the relationship between cognitive and emotional functioning in people with schizophrenia is limited. Therefore, the aim of this study is to fill this gap by investigating the links between cognitive and emotional functioning in people with schizophrenia. 75 participants participated in the study. The group of individuals with schizophrenia consisted of 37 participants (22 men and 15 women), ranging in age from 18 to 53 years (M = 35,70; SD = 9,00). The comparison group consisted of 38 participants (22 men and 16 women), ranging in age from 18 to 50 years (M = 34,34; SD = 9,79). Cognitive functions were assessed using computerized PEBL-LT cognitive function assessment battery. Emotional functioning was assessed using the Beck Depression Inventory, Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS-X). It has been found that cognitive functioning was more impaired, depression rates and negative affect higher, and positive affect lower among people with schizophrenia compared to healthy individuals. The results also showed that there are no correlations between cognitive and emotional functioning in a group of healthy individuals. And among people with schizophrenia depression and negative affect were associated with executive functioning as well as verbal fluency. The study revealed the importance of further delving into the significance of the links between cognitive and emotional functioning in people with schizophrenia. |
