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Metacognitive beliefs in adolescents with an at-risk mental state for psychosis

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posted on 2023-06-15, 20:55 authored by Patrick Welsh, Samantha Cartwright-HattonSamantha Cartwright-Hatton, Adrian Wells, Libby Snow, Paul A Tiffin
Aim The self-regulatory executive function model suggests that metacognitive beliefs play a role in all forms of psychological disorder, including psychosis. However, our understanding of these beliefs and their relationship with symptoms in adolescents with an at-risk mental state (ARMS) for psychosis is limited. Methods The Metacognitions Questionnaire short form (MCQ-30) was administered to 31 adolescents with an identified ARMS. Scores were subsequently compared to a control group of 76 adolescents drawn from a community population. Results As predicted, ARMS patients scored significantly higher on metacognition subscales, with negative beliefs (F?=?42.97, P?=?0.001), cognitive confidence (F?=?17.11, P?=?0.001) and need for control (F?=?22.48, P?=?0.001) subscales of the MCQ-30 distinguishing them from the comparison group. Conclusions The finding that metacognitive beliefs are significantly elevated in comparison to a community sample of adolescents is in keeping with previous adult-orientated research. Possible implications for clinical practice are discussed.

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  • Published

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  • Accepted version

Journal

Early Intervention in Psychiatry

ISSN

1751-7885

Publisher

Wiley Online

Issue

1

Volume

8

Page range

82-86

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  • Psychology Publications

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  • Yes

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  • Yes

Legacy Posted Date

2015-07-13

First Open Access (FOA) Date

2016-03-22

First Compliant Deposit (FCD) Date

2015-07-13

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