Abstract

 
 
 Individuals having high interpersonal sensitivity are sensitive to relationships and self-deficits in comparison to others. Studies report that high interpersonal sensitivity can cause low self-esteem and feelings of insecurity. The objective of the study was to assess the interpersonal sensitivity in people with an at-risk mental state (ARMS) for psychosis compared to the individuals not at risk. A total sample of 50 individuals aged 18 to 35 years was recruited from Bahria University, Karwan- e-Hayat and Karachi Psychiatric Hospital: 25 with ARMS and 25 participants who were not ARMS, according to scores on Schizophrenia Proneness Inventory-Adult (SPI-A). All of the participants then responded to self-report questionnaire on Interpersonal Sensitivity Measure. Results showed a significant difference (p< .001), between both the groups where individuals screened positive for ARMS reported higher sensitivity to interpersonal relations compared to those who were not at risk. The findings of the present study indicate that increased sensitivity to social interactions is a manifestation of the potentially early phase of psychosis. Early intervention to those identified as sensitive to interpersonal relations can help avert serious disorders.
 
 
Highlights
§ Those who obtained at least one score ranging from 3-6 on items that met the ‘Cognitive perceptual’ (COPER) criteria of Schizophrenia Proneness Inventory-Adult (SPI-A) were considered at risk of mental state (ARMS) for psychosis
Participants were asked to fill out the demographic sheet, Schizophrenia Proneness Inventory SPI- A, and the Interpersonal Sensitivity Measure (IPSM)
Participants screened for ARMS and healthy participants were placed in the respective categories using their completed Schizophrenia Proneness Inventory SPI- A
Summary
1. To find the difference between sensitivity towards interpersonal interaction in individuals who are at risk of mental state for psychosis than those who are not at risk. 2. To investigate the gender difference on sensitivity towards interpersonal interaction in individuals who are at risk of mental state for psychosis. 3. To recommend strategies based on the findings of the study for effective intervention for reducing interpersonal sensitivity. 1. The participants with at risk of mental state(ARMS) for psychosis will have higher interpersonal sensitivity than individuals who are not at risk of mental state (ARMS) for psychosis
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