The study sample consisted of 40 males and female
schizophrenic patients. Twenty patients were randomized
to the experimental program of "social skills training"
(SST), they received the program of behavioral
interventions for a period of 6 weeks, twice weekly
meeting sessions for a period of 45-60 minutes for each.
This group was divided into subgroups of 6-8 patients of
each one. These small sized subgroups allowed for more
accurate observation and training for patients in the
group during sessions. The other twenty were assigned
to the control group which wasn't subjected to any
intervention of behavioral intervention and they received
the usual routine care provided in the inpatient
department. The two groups of patients did not differ at
the baseline on psychopathology, neurocognitive and
personal/social functioning.