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

Welsh, P.; Cartwright-Hatton, S.; Wells, A.; Snow, L.; Tiffin, P.A.

Abstract

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.

Citation

Welsh, P., Cartwright-Hatton, S., Wells, A., Snow, L., & Tiffin, P. (2014). Metacognitive beliefs in adolescents with an at-risk mental state for psychosis. Early Intervention in Psychiatry, 8(1), 82-86. https://doi.org/10.1111/eip.12052

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: Feb 1, 2014
• Deposit Date: Mar 25, 2013
• Journal: Early Intervention in Psychiatry
• Print ISSN: 1751-7885
• Electronic ISSN: 1751-7893
• Publisher: Wiley
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 8
• Issue: 1
• Pages: 82-86
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/eip.12052
• Keywords: High risk, Metacognition, Psychosis, Youth.
• Public URL: https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1484961