Articles
Claim back time for the things that really matter
Young, A., Foley, S., Di Blasi, Z. (2023) '“Claim back time for the things that really matter”: A qualitative examination of tracking leisure time and technology use in a reflective time journal'. European Journal of Applied Positive Psychology, 6 (18), 1-17. https://www.nationalwellbeingservice.org/volumes/volume-7-2023/volume-7-article-2/
The Effects of Positive Psychology Interventions in Arab Countries: a Systematic Review
Basurrah, A. A., Di Blasi, Z., Lambert, L. Murphy, M., Warren, M., Setti, Al-Haj Baddar, A.M., Shrestha, T. (2022). Health and Wellbeing Journal. [DOI]
Perceived Social Support, Self-Discrepancy, and Subjective Well-Being.
O’Riordan, R., Murphy, M. & Di Blasi, Z. (2022). European Journal of Applied Positive Psychology, 6 (7). https://www.nationalwellbeingservice.org/volumes/volume-6-2022/volume-6-article-7/
تدخلات علم النفس الإيجابي كفرصة في البلاد العربية لتعزيز الرفاه النفسي
Basurrah, A., Baddar, M. A. H., & Di Blasi, Z. (2021). Middle East Journal of Positive Psychology, 7, 30-40. [DOI]
‘Positive Psychology Interventions as an Opportunity in Arab Countries to Promoting Well-Being’
Basurrah, A. A., & Di Blasi, Z. (2021). Frontiers in Psychology, 12, 793608-793608. [DOI]
‘Effects of Positive Psychology Interventions in Arab Countries: A Protocol for a Systematic Review’
Basurrah, A., Lambert, L., Setti, A., Murphy, M., Warren, M., Shrestha, T., & di Blasi, Z. (2021). BMJ open, 11(7), e052477. [DOI]
Pain is Inevitable, but Suffering is Optional: A Cross-Sectional Study of Positive Psychology Variables in Chronic Back Pain.
Dillane, M., Murphy, M., O’Sullivan, D., & Di Blasi, Z. (2021). European Journal of Applied Positive Psychology, 5(16), 1-14. https://www.nationalwellbeingservice.org/volumes/volume-5-2021/volume-5-article-16/
Telephone-Coaching While Walking During COVID-19: A Pilot Study.
Di Blasi, Z., Palmer, S. & McCall, J. (2021). Journal of Ecopsychology, 1(4):1-13
In Memory of Edward Diener: Reflections on His Career, Contributions, and the Science of Happiness.
Ng, W., Tov, W., Veenhoven, R., Rothmann, S., Chambel, M. J., Chen, S., Cole, M. L., Consiglio, C., Costantini, A., Datu, J., Di Blasi, Z… van Zyl, L. E. (2021). Frontiers in Psychology, 12, 706447. [Received a Best Paper Award for 2021] https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.706447
Natural or Urban Campus Walks and Vitality in University Students: Exploratory Qualitative Findings from a Pilot Randomised Controlled Study.
Shrestha, T., Di Blasi, Z., & Cassarino, M. (2021). International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(4), 2003. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18042003
Dental Patient Reported Outcome and Oral Health-Related Quality of Life Measures: Protocol for a Systematic Evidence Map of Reviews.
Beecher, D., James, P., Browne, J., Di Blasi, Z., Harding, M., & Whelton, H. (2021). BDJ Open, 7(1), 6. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41405-021-00065-6
Reflections on Walking for Enhancing Creativity and Wellbeing: A Way Forward for Enhancing Creativity and Wellbeing.
Palmer, S. & Di Blasi, Z. (2019). Coaching Psychology International, 12 (1), 19-24. [DOI]
The Effectiveness, Feasibility and Acceptability of a Mindfulness-Based Intervention in Two Irish Primary Schools.
Di Blasi, Z. & Rice, A. (2019). In Van Zyl, Rothmann, Sr. (eds). Evidence-Based Positive Psychology Interventions in Multi-Cultural Contexts. Spring, Cham. DOI:10.1007/978-3-030-20311-5_8
The Effects of Using Socio-Culturally Targeted Communications on the Uptake and Adherence to Positive Psychology Interventions.
Moran, J., Setti, A. & Di Blasi, Z. (2019). In Van Zyl, Rothmann, Sr. (eds). Evidence-Based Positive Psychology Interventions in Multi-Cultural Contexts. Spring, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-20311-5_6
Making Mindset Matter.
Di Blasi, Z. (2017). British Medical Journal, 356:j674
The Effect of Patient-Practitioner Communication on Pain: A Systematic Review.
Mistiaen, P., van Osch, M., van Vliet, L., Howick, J., Bishop, F. L., Di Blasi, Z., Bensing, J., & van Dulmen, S. (2016). European Journal of Pain, 20(5), 675–688.
Perceived Social Support and Neuroticism Interact in Predicting Depression Level Among Depressed University Students.
Dwyer, A., Murphy, M., Di Blasi, Z. (2014). Irish Journal of Psychology.
Risk Factors for Repetition of Self-Harm: A Systematic Review of Prospective Hospital-Based Studies.
Larkin, C., Di Blasi, Z. & Arensman, E. (2014). PLoS One, 20.
Combined Flow in Musical Jam Sessions: A Pilot Qualitative Study.
Hart, E. & Di Blasi, Z. (2013). Psychology of Music, 40, 1-16.
Self-Cutting Versus Intentional Overdose: Psychological Risk Factors.
Larkin C, Di Blasi Z., Arensman E. (2013). Med Hypotheses, 81, 2:347-54.
Experiences of Sleep Paralysis in a Sample of Irish University Students.
O'Hanlon J, Murphy M, Di Blasi Z. (2011). Irish Journal of Medical Science, 180, 4:917-9.
Sharing and Borrowing Prescription Medication: A Survey of Irish College Students.
Goulding E, Murphy M, Di Blasi Z. (2011). Irish Journal of Medical Science, 180, 3:687-90.
The Effect of Varying Practitioner Communication on Patients’ Health Status and Treatment Outcomes.
Verheul W., Mistiaen P., Di Blasi Z., Kok L., van Dulmen S., Bensing J. (2010). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 10. Art. No.: CD008791.
The Role of Mindfulness in First Year Psychology Lectures, on Attention, Wellbeing and Academic Performance.
Di Blasi, Z., O’Reilly, A., & Burgoyne, L. (2009). Psychology and Health, 24(1), 155.
Optimism, Biofeedback and Nocebo Responding.
Larkin, C. & Di Blasi, Z. (2009). Psychology and Health, 24(1), 242.
Treatment Debriefing in the Participants of a Placebo Controlled RCT.
Di Blasi, Z., Crawford, F., Bradley, C., Kleijnen, J. (2005). BioMed Central Health Service Research, 5(1), 30-38. doi: 10.1186/1472-6963-5-30
Bias Control in Bodywork Therapies.
Mehling, W., Di Blasi, Z., Hecht R. (2005). Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 11(2), 333-42.
Placebos in Medicine: Medical Paradoxes Need Disentangling.
Di Blasi, Z., Reilly, D. (2005). British Medical Journal, 330, 45. DOI: 10.1136/bmj.330.7481.45-a
Context Effects: Powerful Therapies or Methodological Bias?
Di Blasi, Z., Kleijnen, J. (2003). Evaluation and the Health Professions, 26(2), 166-79. DOI:10.1177/0163278703026002003
The Crack in the Biomedical Box.
Di Blasi, Z. (2003). Psychologist, 16(2), 72-75. https://cms.bps.org.uk/sites/default/files/2022-11/crack03.pdf
Informing Participants of Allocation to Placebo at Trial Closure: Postal Survey.
Di Blasi, Z., Kaptchuk, T.J.,Weinman, J. & Kleijnen, J. (2002). British Medical Journal, 325, 1329-1331. DOI: 10.1136/bmj.325.7376.1329
CREATE--A Postgraduate Student Initiative to Promote Further Training and Support for Early Career Health Psychologists.
Hevey, D., Di Blasi Zelda, Hall, S., Absetz, P. (2002). European Psychologist, 5(2), 169-170. DOI:10.1027//1016-9040.5.2.169
Influence of Context Effects on Health Outcomes: A Systematic Review.
Di Blasi, Z., Harkness Elaine, Ernst Edzard, Georgiou, Amanda, & Kleijnen Jos (2001). Lancet, 10(357), 757-62. DOI: 10.1016/s0140-6736(00)04169-6