Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Perspectives in Psychiatric Care, cilt.2026, sa.1, 2026 (SCI-Expanded, SSCI, Scopus)
Introduction: It is known that individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia experience communication difficulties and become isolated as a result, which negatively affects their psychological well-being. Aim: This study aimed to determine the effects of psychoeducation given to individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia on interpersonal relationships, loneliness, and psychological well-being. Method: The study was conducted with individuals registered in a Schizophrenia Relatives Association between July 2024 and April 2025. The study was conducted using a pretest–posttest control group randomized controlled experimental study design. A total of 40 patients (20 in the training group and 20 in the control group) were included in the study. Research data were collected using a questionnaire, the Interpersonal Competence Scale, the De Jong Gierveld Loneliness Scale, and the Psychological Well-Being Scale. Results: Participants in the training group scored significantly higher than those in the control group on the Interpersonal Competence Scale and the Psychological Well-Being Scale, while their scores on the De Jong Gierveld Loneliness Scale were significantly lower (p < 0.05). Furthermore, the training group showed significant improvements in their scores on all three scales compared to their pretraining levels. Implications for Practice: This study emphasizes the need for interventions by nurses to improve the communication skills of patients diagnosed with schizophrenia.