Neurocognitive and clinical correlates of insight in schizophrenia

Relationships Between Multiple Dimensions of Insight and Neurocognition, Metacognition, and Social Cognition

“…Insight is defined as an ability of an individual to critically elaborate on his/her mental disorder and, by extension, the propensity to engage in treatment (Belvederi Murri and Amore, 2019). Numerous studies in multiple mental disorders reported the significant correlation of insight and neurocognitive abilities, such as executive function (Barrera et al, 2009; Jovanovski et al, 2007; Kashyap et al, 2012; Mingrone et al, 2013), memory (Boyer et al, 2012; Gilleen et al, 2011; Mingrone et al, 2013), attention (Lalova et al, 2013; Ogata et al, 2013; Raveendranathan et al, 2020), and general intelligence (Dias et al, 2008; Konstantakopoulos et al, 2014; Sanchez-Torres et al, 2015). However, the inconsistent findings of studies investigating lack of insight and neurocognition have also been reported (Boyer et al, 2012; Buchy et al, 2010; Nakao et al, 2009; Simon et al, 2009; Xavier et al, 2018; Zhou et al, 2015).…”