Exploring how social reward learning affects enjoyment in social interactions for those experiencing early psychosis
Determining the role of social reward learning in social anhedonia in first-episode psychosis using motivational interviewing as a probe in a perturbation-based neuroimaging approach
This study is looking at how people who have just had their first episode of psychosis learn from social experiences and why some find it hard to enjoy social interactions, with the hope of finding better ways to help them connect with others.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Alabama at Birmingham NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Birmingham, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10954263 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the connection between social reward learning and social anhedonia, which is the reduced ability to enjoy social interactions, in individuals who have recently experienced their first episode of psychosis. Using advanced neuroimaging techniques, the study aims to understand the underlying mechanisms that contribute to social anhedonia by examining how individuals learn from social rewards. Participants will engage in specific tasks designed to assess their sensitivity to social rewards, providing insights that could lead to new treatment approaches for improving social functioning in this population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who are within two years of their first psychotic episode and experience social anhedonia.
Not a fit: Patients who do not experience social anhedonia or are not within the specified timeframe of their first psychotic episode may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to targeted interventions that enhance social functioning and quality of life for individuals with psychosis.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach of this research is novel, related studies in affective neuroscience have shown promise in understanding social reward mechanisms.
Where this research is happening
Birmingham, United States
- University of Alabama at Birmingham — Birmingham, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lee, Junghee — University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Study coordinator: Lee, Junghee
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.