New instrument for measuring multiple domains of social cognition: Construct validity of the Social Cognition Screening Questionnaire (Japanese version)

摘要: Aim The present study aimed to test the construct validity and internal consistency of Social Cognition Screening Questionnaire (SCSQ) (Japanese version). Methods We first tested whether subscale scores total score SCSQ could discriminate patients with schizophrenia from normal controls. Next, we consistency. Finally, investigated relation between other measures social cognition functioning that were presumed correspond subscale's scores, including Hinting Task, Ambiguous Intentions Hostility (AIHQ), Beck Cognitive Insight Scale Functioning Scale. Results The appeared show more robust between-group differences than cognition, such as AIHQ Task. The distinguished controls an area under receiver–operator curve 0.84, which indicated a high level discrimination. Cronbach's alpha for four subscales was 0.72, considered acceptable. In terms criterion-related validity, theory mind, metacognition hostility bias showed significant correlations AIHQ, respectively. Moreover, mind correlation domain Scale. results good SCSQ. Conclusions Although this is interim report small sample size, holds promise efficient measure cognition.