Brief Article
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World J Psychiatr. Sep 22, 2013; 3(3): 74-84
Published online Sep 22, 2013. doi: 10.5498/wjp.v3.i3.74
Table 3 Significant Pearson correlations between comfortable interpersonal distance and specific symptoms measures
SymptomsDistance from
Family membersSignificant othersSelf-imagesNeutral personsThreat-related persons
Schizophrenia sample (n = 51)
PANSS items:
Conceptual disorganization-0.32a-0.30a
Excitement0.35b
Suspiciousness/persecution0.26a
Anxiety0.27a
Guilt feelings0.28a
Tension0.33a
Motor retardation0.34a
Lack of judgment and insight-0.34b
Depression sample (n = 70)
BDI items:
Sadness0.28a0.40b
Guilt0.26a0.28a0.29a
Self-dislike0.44d0.32b0.30b0.30b
Self-harm0.28a
Social withdrawal0.26a0.40b0.41b
Indecisiveness0.23a
Self-image change0.28a0.24a0.32b
Work difficulty0.23a
Fatigability0.23a