Negative expectancy appraisals and defeatist performance beliefs and negative symptoms of schizophrenia (original) (raw)

This research investigates the relationship between negative expectancy appraisals, defeatist performance beliefs, and negative symptoms in individuals with schizophrenia. Findings reveal that negative expectancy appraisals, measured by the SARA-Q, are significantly associated with negative symptoms independent of depressive and psychotic symptoms. The study concludes that addressing these dysfunctional beliefs could enhance understanding and treatment of negative symptoms, emphasizing their relevance in cognitive models of schizophrenia.