Final project idea

Topic: Schizophrenia

Variable 1: how much social support is important who individual suffering from schizophrenia

Variable 2: did social support reduce the negative symptoms of schizophrenia people.

Objective:

To assess the correlation between the level of social support and the well-being of individuals diagnosed
with schizophrenia.

To investigate the specific types of social support that are most beneficial for individuals with
schizophrenia.

To explore the role of social support in mitigating negative symptoms of schizophrenia.

To examine the potential moderating factors that influence the effectiveness of social support in
individuals with schizophrenia.

To identify any gender or age-related differences in the relationship between social support and
schizophrenia outcomes.

Hypothesis

Hypothesis 1: We hypothesize that higher levels of social support will be associated with improved
overall mental health and functioning in individuals with schizophrenia.

Hypothesis 2: We predict that emotional support, practical assistance, and positive social interactions
will have a positive impact on reducing the severity of symptoms associated with schizophrenia.

Hypothesis 3: We anticipate that a strong social support network will be inversely correlated with the
severity of negative symptoms, such as social withdrawal, cognitive impairment, and affective flattening.

Hypothesis 4: We posit that factors such as the quality of relationships, the duration of social support,
and the nature of the support provided will moderate the impact on reducing negative symptoms.

Hypothesis 5: We expect that the relationship between social support and schizophrenia outcomes may
vary across genders and age groups, with certain demographics benefiting more from specific types of
support.

Data collection tools

Social Support Questionnaire (SSQ) develop by Sarason, Sarason, Shearin, and Pierce (1987);

Perceived Social Support Scale (PSSS): develop by Procidano and Heller (1983)

Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) by Zimet, Dahlem, Zimet, & Farley (1988)
(to measure perceived social support).
Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) by Kay, Opler, and Fiszbein (1987) (to measure
symptom severity).

Statistical Analysis:

Correlation Analysis:

Utilize Pearson correlation coefficient to examine the association between perceived social support and
symptom severity.

Independent Samples t-tests:

Conduct independent samples t-tests to explore gender differences in perceived social support and
symptom severity.

Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA):

Use ANCOVA to investigate potential gender differences in symptom severity, controlling for perceived
social support and other relevant covariates.

Regression Analysis:

Perform regression analysis to identify predictors of symptom severity, including social support, gender,
and other relevant variables.