Attentional bias in paranoia: systematic review and meta-analysis

Key Points

• This research aims to summarize existing literature on attentional bias in paranoia and evaluate the need for interventions targeting these biases.
• Conducted a systematic review of relevant studies on attentional bias and paranoia.
• Performed a meta-analysis to quantify the effects of attentional bias on paranoia outcomes.
• Evaluated various intervention strategies based on attentional mechanisms implicated in paranoia.
• Identified a significant presence of attentional bias in individuals with paranoia.
• Revealed that interventions targeting these biases may reduce paranoia symptoms.
• Supported the development of new therapeutic approaches focused on cognitive mechanisms.