Role of Paranoid Ideation in Self-criticism

Abstract

Paranoid ideation is to have false thoughts regarding the world and self, leading to self-criticism which can lead towards various facets of the self, it can be pointed to physical appearance, behavior, inner thoughts and emotions, personality or intellectual attributes. The purpose of this research is to analyze that relation between paranoid ideation and self-criticism. Participants from age range between 20-40 years were selected through convenient sampling. They were given self-report scales measuring Paranoid ideation(PDS) (20 items), Forms of Self-Criticism/Attacking and Self-Reassuring Scale (FSCRS) (22 items) and demographic information was asked. Pearson Correlation was used to find out relation between paranoid ideation and forms of self-criticism. The findings of this study concluded positive correlation between paranoid beliefs and self-criticism, inadequate self and hated self, and negative correlation was found between paranoid beliefs and reassure self. Independent sample t-test was utilized to analyze gender differences. No significant difference was found in males and females regarding paranoid ideation and self-criticism.