Metacognition: Feasibility, Usability and Acceptability of an Adapted Interview-Based Measure and Effects of a Cognitive Remediation Program

Hofsteenge, Suzanne (2025) Metacognition: Feasibility, Usability and Acceptability of an Adapted Interview-Based Measure and Effects of a Cognitive Remediation Program. Research Master thesis, Research Master.

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Abstract

Introduction: Individuals with SMI experience persistent impairments in daily life functioning partially caused by impairments in (meta)cognition. CIRCuiTS, a cognitive remediation program, targets these skills to improve functioning. However, no gold-standard measure exists for metacognition of cognitive functioning and perspectives of individuals with SMI are rarely taken into account in intervention studies. Objectives: (1) Pilot adapted versions of the IPII and MAS-A to asses metacognition of cognitive functions (IPII-C and MAS-A-C); (2) Explore service users’ perspectives on CIRCuiTS’ effects on metacognition and daily functioning. Methodology: In twelve individuals with SMI who completed CIRCuiTS the IPII-C was conducted and scored with the MAS-A-C. Additionally, evaluative questions about CIRCuiTS were conducted. Feasibility, usability, and acceptability of the MAS-A-C and IPII-C were evaluated. Results: (1) The IPII-C and MAS-A-C showed good acceptability and feasibility but limited usability; (2) Most participants reported improved confidence and daily functioning, but showed limited metacognitive reflections. Conclusion: (1) The IPII-C and MAS-A-C should align with participants’ lived experience to better capture their (tacit) metacognitive abilities; (2) Individuals with SMI experience benefits in cognitive and daily life functioning after CIRCuiTS. Researcher reflections highlight that transfer of skills and metacognition could improve by making metacognitive reflections and training more explicit in CIRCuiTS.

Item Type:	Thesis (Research Master)
Supervisor name:	Meer, E.M. van der and Buist, N.C.
Degree programme:	Research Master
Differentiation route/Track:	Mental health: perspectives from Neuro- and Clinical Psychology [Research Master]
Date Deposited:	28 Aug 2025 14:34
Last Modified:	28 Aug 2025 14:34
URI:	http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/5909

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