SCHIZOPHRENIC DISORDER AND SOCIAL FUNCTIONING

Social functioning is assessed according to 84 questioned subjects wit h schizophrenic disorder and their 84 key figures. Schizophrenic subje cts showed significant dysfunction in all reviewed areas of behaviour and social roles. Key figures of all schizophrenic subjects most often showed a positive attitude ill regard to the future of the schizophre nic members of their family. In relation to social functioning of the schizophrenic subject and the attitude of family key figures there is a statistically significant difference as well as a relationship. Resu lts of assessment confirmed the impact of family life on social functi oning of the schizophrenic patient and stresses the importance of acti ve family support in rehabilitation programs.