The role of cognitive and metacognitive factors in non ‐clinical paranoia and negative affect

ConclusionsThe findings suggest that consideration of metacognitive beliefs, as well as schemas, may be important in understanding non‐clinical paranoia. Practitioner points Metacognitive beliefs may be an important determinant of negative affect in the context of non‐clinical paranoia. The consideration of both cognitive and metacognitive factors may be helpful when working with people with distressing paranoid ideas.
Source: Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tags: Original Article Source Type: research