Université de Montréal, QC, Canada.
Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal, Clinique JAP, QC, Canada.
Behav Modif. 2023 Sep;47(5):1170-1192. doi: 10.1177/01454455231186586. Epub 2023 Jul 26.
Previous research has highlighted many of the challenges faced by individuals with psychosis in romantic relationships. The present study aimed to evaluate the impact of a novel group intervention for men with first-episode psychosis (FEP) on dating success, romantic and sexual functioning, self-esteem, self-stigma, mentalizing skills, and symptomatology, while using a repeated single-case experimental design and comparing results across two treatment modalities (i.e., in-person or online). Twenty-seven participants from five treatment sites completed a 12-week group intervention. Qualitative data was also collected to assess participants' subjective experiences with the program. In both modalities, significant improvements were observed for romantic functioning, mentalizing skills, and symptomatology, with effect sizes ranging from small to large. Several participants also attended more dates and entered committed relationships after the intervention. Most participants were satisfied with the program and many felt that they had learned new skills and gained confidence in dating. Future research should replicate these findings in larger and more inclusive samples.
先前的研究已经强调了许多精神病患者在恋爱关系中所面临的挑战。本研究旨在评估一种新型的针对首发精神病（FEP）男性的团体干预对约会成功率、浪漫和性功能、自尊、自我污名、心理化技能和症状的影响，同时使用重复的单一案例实验设计，并比较两种治疗方式（即面对面或在线）的结果。来自五个治疗地点的 27 名参与者完成了为期 12 周的团体干预。还收集了定性数据，以评估参与者对该计划的主观体验。在两种模式下，浪漫功能、心理化技能和症状都有显著改善，效果大小从小到大不等。一些参与者在干预后也参加了更多的约会并进入了承诺关系。大多数参与者对该计划感到满意，许多人认为他们已经学会了新的技能，并在约会方面获得了信心。未来的研究应该在更大和更具包容性的样本中复制这些发现。
