Publications

WoS Articles – 2021

  • Balan, R., Dobrean, A., & Balazsi, R. (2021). From victims to perpetrators of bullying: the role of irrational cognitions, externalizing problems, and parental attachment. Journal of interpersonal violence, 08862605211043583. https://doi.org/10.1177/08862605211043583 (IF = 6.144)
  • Burkova, V. N., Butovskaya, M. L., Randall, A. K., Fedenok, J. N., Ahmadi, K., Alghraibeh, A. M., … & Zinurova, R. I. (2021). Predictors of anxiety in the COVID-19 pandemic from a global perspective: Data from 23 countries. Sustainability, 13(7), 4017. https://doi.org/10.3390/su13074017 (IF = 3.251)
  • Butovskaya, M. L., Burkova, V. N., Randall, A. K., Donato, S., Fedenok, J. N., Hocker, L., … & Zinurova, R. I. (2021). Cross-Cultural Perspectives on the Role of Empathy during COVID-19’s First Wave. Sustainability, 13(13), 7431. https://doi.org/10.3390/su13137431 (IF = 3.251)
  • Ceclan, A. A., & Nechita, D. M. (2021). The effects of self‐compassion components on shame‐proneness in individuals with depression: An exploratory study. Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy. https://doi.org/10.1002/cpp.2560 (IF = 2.938) 
  • Cristea, I. A., & Nechita, D. M. (2021). Effective psychological interventions for relapse prevention in schizophrenia. The Lancet Psychiatry, 8(11), 938-939. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2215-0366(21)00351-5 (comment, IF = 26.48)
  • Cristea, I. A., Balan, R., & Dobrean, A. (2021). Methodologic and Reporting Issues in Published Meta-analysis. JAMA pediatrics, 175(6), 643-644. 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2021.0010 (IF = 16.193)
  • Cristea, I. A., Georgescu, R., & Ioannidis, J. P. (2021). Effect Sizes Reported in Highly Cited Emotion Research Compared With Larger Studies and Meta-Analyses Addressing the Same Questions. Clinical Psychological Science, 21677026211049366. https://doi.org/10.1177/21677026211049366 (IF = 7.169)
  • David, D. (2021). In Memoriam Professor Petre T. Frangopol, Ph. D. Honor Member of the Romanian Academy 1933-2020. Studia Universitatis Babes-Bolyai. Chemia, 66(3), 7-9. (IF = 0.447)
  • David, D., Dobrean, A., Păsărelu, C. R., Iftene, F., Lupu, V., Predescu, E., & Döpfner, M. (2021). Psychotherapy, Atomoxetine or Both? Preliminary Evidence from a Comparative Study of Three Types of Treatment for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Children. Cognitive Therapy and Research, 45(1), 149-165. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10608-020-10157-6 (IF = 2.503)
  • David, O. A., Predatu, R., & Cardoș, R. A. (2021). Effectiveness of the REThink therapeutic online video game in promoting mental health in children and adolescents. Internet Interventions, 25, 100391. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.invent.2021.100391 (IF = 4.333)
  • David, O. A., Predatu, R., & Maffei, A. (2021). RET hink Online Video Game for Children and Adolescents: Effects on State Anxiety and Frontal Alpha Asymmetry. International Journal of Cognitive Therapy, 14(2), 399-416. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41811-020-00077-4 (IF = 1.22)
  • Dobrean, A., Păsărelu, C. R., Balazsi, R., & Predescu, E. (2021). Measurement invariance of the ADHD Rating Scale–IV home and school versions across age, gender, clinical status, and informant. Assessment, 28(1), 86-99. https://doi.org/10.1177/1073191119858421 (IF = 4.667)
  • Gál, É., Ștefan, S., & Cristea, I. A. (2021). The efficacy of mindfulness meditation apps in enhancing users’ well-being and mental health related outcomes: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Journal of Affective Disorders, 279, 131-142. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2020.09.134 (IF = 4.839)
  • Georgescu, R. D., Dobrean, A., Silaghi, C. A., & Silaghi, H. (2021). A virtual reality-based intervention for surgical patients: study protocol of a randomized controlled trial. Trials, 22(1), 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-021-05196-7 (IF = 2.606)
  • Hoogeveen, S., Haaf, J. M., Bulbulia, J. A., Ross, R. M., McKay, R., Altay, S., Bendixen, T., Berniūnas, R., Cheshin, A., Gentili, C., Georgescu, R., Gevais, W. M., Hagel, K., Kavanagh, C. M., Levy, N., Neely, A., Qiu, L., Rabelo, A., Ramsay, J. E., Rutjens, B. T., Turpin, H., Uzarevic, F., Wuyts, R., Xygalatas, D., & van Elk, M. (in press). The Einstein effect provides global evidence for scientific source credibility effects and the influence of religiosity. Nature Human Behaviour. doi: 10.31234/osf.io/sf8ez (IF = 13.663)
  • Karekla, M., Höfer, S., Plantade-Gipch, A., Neto, D. D., Schjødt, B., David, D., … & Hart, J. (2021). The role of psychologists in healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic. European Journal of Psychology Open. https://doi.org/10.1024/2673-8627/a000003
  • Meșterelu, I., Rîmbu, R., Blaga, P., & Stefan, S. (2021). Obsessive-compulsive symptoms and reactions to the COVID-19 pandemic. Psychiatry research, 302, 114021. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychres.2021.114021 (IF = 3.222)
  • Milea, I., Cardoş, R. A., & David, D. (2021). The map of cognitive processes in boredom: multiple mediation models. Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy, 49(4), 441-453. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1352465820000867 (IF = 2.279)
  • Nechita, D. M., Bud, S., & David, D. (2021). Shame and eating disorders symptoms: A meta‐analysis. International Journal of Eating Disorders, 54(11), 1899-1945. https://doi.org/10.1002/eat.23583 (autor principal, IF = 4.861)
  • Păsărelu, C. R., Dobrean, A., Andersson, G., & Zaharie, G. C. (2021). Feasibility and clinical utility of a transdiagnostic internet rational emotive and behavioral intervention for adolescents with anxiety and depressive disorders. Internet Interventions, 100479. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.invent.2021.100479 (IF = 4.333)
  • Popa, C. O., Predatu, R., Lee, W. C., Blaga, P., Sirbu, E., Rus, A. V., … & Bredicean, C. (2021). Thought Suppression in Primary Psychotic Disorders and Substance/Medication Induced Psychotic Disorder. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(1), 116.  https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18010116 (autor corespondent, IF = 3.39)
  • Predatu, R., David, O. A., Ovidiu David, D., & Maffei, A. (2021). Emotion regulation abilities as a predictor of anxiety, positive emotions, heart rate, and alpha asymmetry during an impromptu speech task. Anxiety, Stress, & Coping, 34(6), 719-733. https://doi.org/10.1080/10615806.2020.1867717 (IF = 2.887)
  • Robe, A., Păsărelu, C. R., & Dobrean, A. (2021). Exploring autonomic regulation in children with ADHD with and without comorbid anxiety disorder through three systematic levels of cardiac vagal control analysis: Rest, reactivity, and recovery. Psychophysiology, e13850. https://doi.org/10.1111/psyp.13850 (IF = 4.016)
  • Sadarangani, T. R., David, D., & Travers, J. (2021). Engaging Nursing Assistants to Enhance Receptivity to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccine. Journal of the American Medical Directors Association, 22(6), 1125-1127. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jamda.2021.03.016 (IF = 4.669)
  • Silaghi, C. A., Lozovanu, V., Georgescu, C. E., Georgescu, R. D., Susman, S., Năsui, B. A., … & Silaghi, H. (2021). Thyroseq v3, Afirma GSC, and microRNA Panels Versus Previous Molecular Tests in the Preoperative Diagnosis of Indeterminate Thyroid Nodules: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Frontiers in endocrinology, 12. 10.3389/fendo.2021.649522 (IF = 5.456)
  • Sued, O., Cecchini, D., Abbamonte, J. M., Rodriguez, V. J., Mandell, L. N., Cristofari, N. V., … & Jones, D. L. (2021). Cumulative Burden of Mental Health Factors and Engagement in HIV Care in Argentina. International journal of behavioral medicine, 28(3), 318-327. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12529-020-09921-5 (IF = 2.229)
  • Ștefan, S., Fodor, L. A., Curt, I., Ionescu, A., Pantea, N., Jiboc, N., & Tegzesiu, A. M. (2021). Health anxiety, perceived risk and perceived control in following recommended preventive measures during early COVID-19 response in Romania. BJPsych Open, 7(5). 10.1192/bjo.2021.990 (IF = 3.209)
  • Voinescu, A., Petrini, K., Fraser, D. S., Lazarovicz, R. A., Papavă, I., Fodor, L. A., & David, D. (2021). The effectiveness of a virtual reality attention task to predict depression and anxiety in comparison with current clinical measures. Virtual Reality, 1-22. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10055-021-00520-7 (IF = 5.095)

Book chapters – 2021

  • David, D., Matu, S. A., & Cardos, R. A. I. (2021). Applications Of Rational-Emotive And Cognitive-Behavior Technologies With Children And Adolescents. In M. Bernard & M.D. Terjesen (Eds.). Rational-Emotive And Cognitive-Behavioral Approaches To Child And Adolescent Mental Health: Theory, Practice, Research, Applications. Springer, Cham
  • David, O. A. (2021). Rational Emotive Parent Education. In M. Bernard & M.D. Terjesen (Eds.). Rational-Emotive And Cognitive-Behavioral Approaches To Child And Adolescent Mental Health: Theory, Practice, Research, Applications. Springer International Publishing
  • David, O. A., & Dryden, W. (2021).  Rational Emotive Behavioural Coaching. In W. Dryden (Ed.). New Directions In Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy. Routledge
  • David, O. A., & Rosca, G. A. (2021). Programul De Training Cognitiv-Comportamental Pentru Părinții Adoptivi Și Asistenții Maternali. In V. Enea (Ed.). Abordarea Psihologică a Adopției și Asistenței Maternale. Polirom
  • Dobrean, A., & Păsărelu, C. R., (2021). Procesul Evaluării Psihologice A Potenţialilor Părinţi. In V. Enea (Ed.). Abordarea Psihologică A Adopției. Polirom
  • Păsărelu, C. R., Anichitioaie, F. M., & Dobrean, A. (2021). Pregătirea Pentru Aducerea Copilului În Familie. In V. Enea (Ed.). Abordarea Psihologică A Adopției. Polirom.
  • Stefan, S. I., & David, D. (2021). Case Formulation For Complexity And Co-Morbidity In Anxiety Disorders And Depression. In G. Todd & R. Branch (Eds.). Evidence-Based Treatment For Anxiety Disorders And Depression: A Cognitive Behavior Therapy Compendium. Cambridge University Press
  • Szentágotai-Tătar, A., Miu, A. C., Nechita, D. M., & David, D. (2021). Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy And Happiness. In W. Dryden (Ed.).  New Directions In Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy. Routledge

Sample of Previous Relevant Scientific Contributions of the Department’s Members

  • Balan, R., Dobrean, A., Balazsi, R.,Parada, R.H., Predescu, E. (2020). The Adolescent Peer Relations Instrument- Bully/Target: Measurement Invariance Across Gender, Age, and Clinical Status. Journal of Interpersonal Violence. doi: 10.1177/0886260520922350. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 32475204.
  • Comșa, L., David, O., David, D. (2020). Outcomes and mechanisms of change in cognitive-behavioral interventions for weight loss: A meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials. Behavior Research and Therapy, 2;132:103654. doi: 10.1016/j.brat.2020.103654. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 32683134.
  • Florean, I.S., Dobrean, A., Păsărelu, C.R. , Georgescu, R., & Milea, I. (2020). The Efficacy of Internet-Based Parenting Programs for Children and Adolescents with Behavior Problems: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials. Clin Child Fam Psychol Rev 23, 510–528, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10567-020-00326-0
  • Fodor, L.A., Georgescu, R., Cuijpers, P., Szamoskozi, Ş., David, D., Furukawa, T.A., Cristea, I.A. (2020). Efficacy of cognitive bias modification interventions in anxiety and depressive disorders: a systematic review and network meta-analysis. Lancet Psychiatry, Jun;7(6):506-514. doi: 10.1016/S2215-0366(20)30130-9.
  • Predatu, R., David, O. A., David, D. & Antonio Maffei (2020). Emotion regulation abilities as a predictor of anxiety, positive emotions, heart rate, and alpha asymmetry during an impromptu speech task. Anxiety, Stress & Coping, doi: 10.1080/10615806.2020.1867717
  • Predatu, R., Voinescu, B.I. & David, D.O.(2020). The Role of Emotion Regulation Difficulties in the Relation Between Insomnia and Depressive Symptoms. Int.J. Behav. Med. 27, 615–622. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12529-020-09903-7
  • David, O. A., Cardoș, R. A., & Matu, S. (2019). Changes in irrational beliefs are responsible for the efficacy of the REThink therapeutic game in preventing emotional disorders in children and adolescents: mechanisms of change analysis of a randomized clinical trial. European child & adolescent psychiatry, 28(3), 307-318. doi: 10.1007/s00787-018-1195-z
  • Georgescu, R., Fodor, L. A., Dobrean, A., & Cristea, I. A. (2019). Psychological interventions using virtual reality for pain associated with medical procedures: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Psychological medicine. doi: 10.1017/S0033291719001855
  • Robe, A., Dobrean, A., Cristea, I. A., Păsărelu, C. R., & Predescu, E. (2019). Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and task-related heart rate variability: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews, 99, 11-22. doi: 10.1016/j.neubiorev.2019.01.022
  • Stefan, S., Zorila, A., & Brie, E. (2019). General threat and health-related attention biases in illness anxiety disorder. A brief research report. Cognitin & Emotion, 34(3), 604 -613 https://doi.org/10.1080/02699931.2019.1645643
  • Stefan, S., Cristea I., Szentagotai Tatar, A., & David, D. (2019). Cognitive‐behavioral therapy (CBT) for generalized anxiety disorder: Contrasting various CBT approaches in a randomized clinical trial. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 1188 – 1202, doi: 10.1002/jclp.22779
  • Cândea (Nechita) DM, Szentagotai-Tătar A. (2018). Shame-proneness, guilt-proneness and anxiety symptoms: A meta-analysis. Journal of Anxiety Disorders, 58:78-106. doi: 10.1016/j.janxdis.2018.07.005
  • Cȃndea (Nechita), DM., Szentágotai-Tătar, A. (2018).  The Impact of Self-Compassion on Shame-Proneness in Social Anxiety. Mindfulness 9, 1816–1824. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-018-0924-1
  • Fodor, L. A., Coteț, C. D., Cuijpers, P., Szamoskozi, Ș., David, D., & Cristea, I. A. (2018). The effectiveness of virtual reality based interventions for symptoms of anxiety and depression: A meta-analysis. Scientific reports, 8(1), 10323. doi: 10.1038/s41598-018-28113-6
  • Cardoş, R. A., David, O. A., & David, D. O. (2017). Virtual reality exposure therapy in flight anxiety: a quantitative meta-analysis. Computers in Human Behavior, 72, 371-380. doi: 10.1016/j.chb.2017.03.007
  • Cristea, I., Stefan, S., Karyotaki, E., David, D., Hollon, S., & Cuijpers, P. (2017). The falling effect of cognitive behavioral therapy for depression is probably a fluke: a revision of Johnsen & Friborg (2015).  Psychological Bulletin, 143 (3), 326 – 340.
  • Sucala, M., Cuijpers, P., Muench, F., Cardoș, R., Soflau, R., Dobrean, A., … & David, D. (2017). Anxiety: There is an app for that. A systematic review of anxiety apps. Depression and Anxiety, 34, 518-527. doi: 10.1002/da.22654 
  • Burton, C., Szentagotai Tatar, A., McKinstry, B., Matheson, C., Matu, S., Moldovan, R., …, David, D. …, & Serrano Blanco, A. (2016). Pilot randomised controlled trial of Help4Mood, an embodied virtual agent-based system to support treatment of depression. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 22(6), 348-355. doi: 10.1177/1357633X15609793
  • Neguţ, A., Matu, S. A., Sava, F. A., & David, D. (2016). Task difficulty of virtual reality-based assessment tools compared to classical paper-and-pencil or computerized measures: A meta-analytic approach. Computers in Human Behavior, 54, 414-424. doi: 10.1016/j.chb.2015.08.029