Research finds that one home- or family-based contributor to schizophrenia may be the presence of higher levels of ________ in the home. After leaving the hospital, patients with this condition experience twice the relapse rate when relatives display high levels of this particular attribute.

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Expressed emotion (EE) refers to the levels of emotional over-involvement, criticism, and hostility expressed by family members towards the patient with schizophrenia. Research has found that higher levels of EE in the home can contribute to relapse in patients with schizophrenia, possibly due to the increased stress and conflict in the home environment. Patients with high EE families have twice the relapse rate compared to those with low EE families. Crisis avoidance, double-bind communication, and psychosexual fixation are not supported by research as contributors to schizophrenia.

Research Finds That One Home- or Family-Based Contributor to Schizophrenia