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APS Virtual Poster Showcase · 2020

Higher Rates of Schizotypal Personality Traits Among Foreign-Born University Students: The Influence of Social Anhedonia

Virtual · June 2020

Poster Sessions · Clinical Science

  • Taylor Johnson
    Case Western Reserve University
  • Laura Cameron
    Case Western Reserve University
  • Sarah Kim
    Case Western Reserve University
  • Nehal Methi
    Case Western Reserve University
  • Monica Oh
    Case Western Reserve University
  • Alex Winters
    Case Western Reserve University
  • Sarah Hope Lincoln
    Case Western Reserve University

Abstract

Relative to native-born students, foreign-born students reported higher rates of schizotypal personality traits. Additionally, self-reported social anhedonia, acts as a mediator between group (native-born versus foreign-born students) and schizotypy. These findings may be best explained by the social defeat theory of schizophrenia.

Psychopathology