Self-referential gaze perception of patients with schizophrenia and its relationship with symptomatology and cognitive functions

Self-referential gaze perception (SRGP)—the perception that others' gaze is towards oneself—is a core experience in patients with schizophrenia, and may be related to common delusional themes such as delusions of reference. Studies exploring SRGP bias in schizophrenia are limited and results have been inconsistent, particularly regarding its relationship with symptomatology and cognition. Seventy-five patients with schizophrenia-spectrum...