title: Latent factor modeling of four schizotypy dimensions with theory of mind and empathy.
abstract: Preliminary evidence suggests that theory of mind and empathy relate differentially to factors of schizotypy. The current study assessed 686 undergraduate students and used structural equation modeling to examine links between a four-factor model of schizotypy with performance on measures of theory of mind (Reading the Mind in the Eyes Test [MIE]) and empathy (Interpersonal Reactivity Index [IRI]). Schizotypy was assessed using three self-report measures which were simultaneously entered into the model. Results revealed that the Negative factor of schizotypy showed a negative relationship with the Empathy factor, which was primarily driven by the Empathic Concern subscale of the IRI and the No Close Friends and Constricted Affect subscales of the Schizotypal Personality Questionnaire. These findings are consistent with a growing body of literature suggesting a relatively specific relationship between negative schizotypy and empathy, and are consistent with several previous studies that found no relationship between MIE performance and schizotypy.
authors.affiliation: University of Central Florida, Department of Psychology, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
authors.forename: Jeffrey S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Bedwell
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine at Hofstra University, Hempstead, New York, United States of America.
authors.forename: Michael T
authors.initials: MT
authors.lastname: Compton
authors.affiliation: University of Central Florida, Department of Psychology, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
authors.forename: Florian G
authors.initials: FG
authors.lastname: Jentsch
authors.affiliation: University of Central Florida, Department of Psychology, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
authors.forename: Andrew E
authors.initials: AE
authors.lastname: Deptula
authors.affiliation: Graduate School of Arts and Sciences of Emory University, Department of Psychology, Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America.
authors.forename: Sandra M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Goulding
authors.affiliation: Georgia State University, Department of Psychology, Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America.
authors.forename: Erin B
authors.initials: EB
authors.lastname: Tone
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D004645:Empathy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008954:Models, Biological; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires