Meta-analysis is a method for systematically and quantitatively summarising current evidence to gain insights into issues and knowledge gaps. Systematic reviews also summarise the existing evidence on a particular topic, but do so in a narrative manner.
For over a decade I have conducted meta-analyses and systematic reviews to shed light on impactful issues relevant for understanding and improving health and well-being. The scientific articles reporting this work are listed below.
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Meta-analyses (13)
*Hill, C., Vasiliou, V., Sirois, F. M., Hughs, O., & Thompson, A. R. (in press). A meta-analysis of self-compassion and attachment styles in adults. Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice (IF = 2.6). Open access.
*Baxter, R., & Sirois, F. M. (2025). Self-compassion and psychological distress in chronic illness: A meta-analysis. British Journal of Health Psychology, 80, e12761 (IF = 3.5). Open access.
*Hinch, R., & Sirois, F. M. (2024). A meta-analysis of coping strategies and psychological distress in rheumatoid arthritis. British Journal of Health Psychology, 29, 771-787 (IF = 3.5). Open access.
*Hartley, G., Sirois, F. M., Purrington, J., & Rabey, Y. (2024). Adverse childhood experiences and autism: A meta-analysis. Trauma, Violence, & Abuse, 25(3), 2297-2315. (IF = 6.60). Link
Sirois, F. M., & Owens, J. (2023). A meta-analysis of loneliness and use of primary health care. Health Psychology Review, 17, 193–210. (IF = 9.64). Open access.
*Baird, H. Webb, T. L., Sirois, F. M., & Gibson-Miller, J. (2021). Understanding the effects of time perspective: A meta-analysis testing a self-regulatory framework. Psychological Bulletin, 147, 233–267. (IF = 20.85). Link | Self-archived version
*Lilley, C. Sirois, F. M., & Rowse, G. (2020). A Meta-analysis of parental multidimensional perfectionism and child psychological outcomes. Personality and Individual Differences, 162. (IF= 3.95). Link | Self-archived version
Sirois, F. M. (2020). The association between self-compassion and self-rated health in 26 samples. BMC Public Health, 20:74 (IF = 4.14). Open access
Sirois, F. M., & Molnar, D. S. (2017). Perfectionism strivings and concerns are differentially associated with self-rated health beyond negative affect. Journal of Research in Personality, 70, 73-83. (IF = 3.89). Link | Self-archived version
Sirois, F. M., Molnar, D. M., & Hirsch, J. K. (2017). A meta-analytic and conceptual update on the associations between procrastination and multidimensional perfectionism. European Journal of Personality, 31, 137-159. (IF = 7.00). Link | Self-archived version
Sirois, F. M., & *Kitner, R. (2015). Less adaptive or more maladaptive? A meta-analytic investigation of procrastination and coping. European Journal of Personality, 29, 433-444 (IF = 7.00). Link | Self-archived version
Sirois, F. M., *Kitner, R., & Hirsch, J. K. (2015). Self-compassion, affect, and health-promoting behaviors. Health Psychology, 34, 661-669. (IF = 4.27). Link | Archived version
Sirois, F. M. (2014). Out of sight, out of time? A meta-analytic investigation of procrastination and time perspective. European Journal of Personality, 28, 511–520. (IF = 7.00). Link | Self-archived version
Systematic Reviews (4)
Essex, R., Booth, L., Sirois, F. M., Burch, J., & Dibley, L. (2025). A scoping review of the qualitative literature reporting experiences of living with a stoma for inflammatory bowel disease. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 81, 53-68. (IF = 3.8). Open access
Sirois, F. M., & Owens, J. (2021). Factors associated with psychological distress in health-care workers during an infectious disease outbreak: A rapid systematic review. Frontiers in Psychiatry (IF = 5.44) Open access
Sanftenberg, L., Badermann, M., Kohls, N., Weber, A., Schelling, J., Sirois, F. M., . . . Offenbächer, M. (2020). Effects of lifestyle interventions for arterial hypertension in primary care: A systematic review. Zeitschrift für Evidenz, Fortbildung und Qualität im Gesundheitswesen, 150-152, 12-19. Link
Stockton, D., Keller, S., Berrios, R., Sirois, F. M., Wilkinson, N., & Miles, G. (2019). Identifying the underlying mechanisms of change during acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT): A systematic review of contemporary mediation studies. Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy, 47, 332-362 (IF = 2.47). Link | Self-archived version
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