Theory of mind, metacognition, and executive functions in adolescents with social anxiety disorder: a comparative study
These findings suggest that impairments in metacognitive beliefs and working memory may help distinguish adolescents with SAD from their typically developing peers. Incorporating these domains into clinical assessment and intervention strategies could enhance early detection and treatment outcomes.
Authors
- Şefika Nurhüda Karaca Cengiz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7759-3631)
- Ahmet Özaslan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7741-201X)
- Esra Güney (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4043-8301)
- Esin Gokce Saripinar
Institutions
- Eskişehir City Hospital (TR)
- Gazi University (TR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health
- Published
- 2025-10-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13034-025-00968-4
- Primary Topic
- Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Gazi Üniversitesi