Journal Articles

This list of my scientific journal articles by year includes links to the publisher’s site (“Link”) as well as to a pre-publication archived version without a paywall that are free to access (“Self-archived version”). Articles marked as “Open access” are freely available to read.

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Journal Impact factors (IF) are provided for illustrative purposes only. As per the Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), IFs are not considered a reliable metric to evaluate individual articles.

“*” Indicates student, postdoc, or clinical trainee co-author


In Press

Alimohamadi, A., Ghasemzadeh, M., Baberi, F., Rostami, H., Sirois, F. M., Matin, H., Asgharipour, N., & Nikfar, E. (in press).   Evaluating the effectiveness of compassion-focused therapy on psychological outcomes in medical students: A pilot randomized controlled trial. British Journal of Health Psychology. (IF = 2.5). Open access.

*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.

Hurell, Z., Vasiliou, V., Sirois, F. M., & Thompson, A. R.  (in press). A systematic review and meta-synthesis of qualitative studies of alopecia: Managing identity and appearance changes. British Journal of Health Psychology. (IF = 2.5).

Sirois, F. M. (in press). Editorial: Introducing the British Psychological Society Journal’s Landmark Issue on Digital Futures. British Journal of Psychology. (IF = 3.5) Link

Sirois, F. M., & Thompson,A. R. (in press). Editorial: Introducing the special issue on the role of positive psychological factors in health. British Journal of Health Psychology. (IF = 2.5). Link

2025

Alteir, H. R., Hirsch, J. K., Weber, A. M., Kohls, N., Schelling, J., Toussaint, L., Sirois, F. M., & Offenbächer, M. (2025). Gratitude and sleep disturbance in primary care patients: The mediating roles of health self-efficacy, health behaviors, and psychological distress. Frontiers in Sleep, 4Open 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 = 2.5). Open access.

Charzyńska, E., Offenbächer, M., Halverson, K., Hirsch, J. K., Kohls, N., Hanshans, C., Sirois, F. M., & Toussaint, L. (2025). Profiles of well-being and their associations with self-forgiveness, forgiveness of others, and gratitude among patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases. British Journal of Health Psychology, 30, e12749 (IF = 2.5). Link

Chen, Z., Liu, X., Xu, T., Li, W., Zhang, R., Wu, Y., Xia, L., Lan, H., Feng, Z., Feng, T. & Sirois, F. M. (2025). Subclinical psychiatric symptomatology and a proposed diagnostic criterion separating psychopathological procrastinators from trait procrastinators. Personality and Mental Health , 19: e70022 (IF = 2.0). Link

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

*Fradley, K., Sirois, F. M., & Bentall, R.. Ray, J., Bishop, R., Wadsley, J., & Danson, S. (2025). Assessing moral injury in healthcare workers living in secular societies: Introducing the Healthcare-Moral Injury Scale (HMIS). British Journal of Health Psychology, 30, e12810. (IF = 3.5). Open access.

*Shepherd, L., Sirois, F. M., Harcourt, D., Norman, P., Aaron, D., Adkins, K., Cartwright, A., Hodgkinson, E., Murphy, N., & Thompson, A. R.  (2025). A multi-centre prospective cohort study investigating the roles of psychological flexibility and self-compassion in appearance concerns after burn injuries. British Journal of Health Psychology, 30, e12754 (IF = 2.5). Open access

2024

*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

*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 = 2.5). Open access.

*Shepherd, L., Sirois, F. M., Harcourt, D., Norman, P., & Thompson, A. R.  (2024). The acceptability of early psychological interventions for adults with appearance concerns after burns. Burns, 50, 2103-2113. (IF = 3.2). Open access.

*Shepherd, L., Sirois, F. M., Harcourt, D., Norman, P., & Thompson, A. R.  (2024). Early appearance concerns after burns: Investigating the roles of psychological flexibility and self-compassion. Body Image, 51 (IF =5.2). Open access

Sirois, F. M., & Thompson, A. R. (2024). Editorial: Updates from the new editors-in-chief. British Journal of Health Psychology, 29, 513-515. (IF = 2.5). Open access

Sirois, F. M., & *Biskas, M. (2024). Procrastination and health in nurses: Investigating the roles of stress, health behaviours and social support. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 21, 898. (IF = 4.6). Open access

2023

*Biskas, M., Sirois, F. M., & Webb, T. L. (2023). Does psychoeducation help people to respond to goal lapses with self-compassion? Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment, 41, 839-851. (IF = 1.7) Open access.

Chen, Z., Feng, Z., Dai, Q., & Sirois, F. M., (2023). Editorial: Cognitive-related and connectome-based biomarkers for depression: the application of state-of-the-art techniques and models to uncover Frontiers in Psychiatry, 14. (IF = 3.2) Open access

Danson, S., Sirois, F. M., Fradley, K., Wadsley, J., Ray, J., Bishop, R., Horsman, J., Mann, C., Chantry-Groves, L. Young, M., & Bentall, R. (2023). Mental health burden for NHS healthcare staff during the COVID-19 pandemic: First results of a longitudinal survey. Helyion. (IF = 3.8). Open access

Finlay-Jones, A., Parkinson, A. Sirois, F. M., Perry, Y., Boyes, M., & Rees, C. (2023). Web-based self-compassion training to improve the wellbeing of youth with chronic medical conditions: A randomised control trial. Journal of Medical Internet Research. (IF = 5.8). Open access

*Genes, D., Sirois, F. M., & Buckland, N. (2023). The impact of the first COVID-19 lockdown on weight management practices in UK adults: A self-regulation perspective. Health Psychology Open, 10(2). (IF = 1.7). Open access.

Khazaei, M., Holder, M. D., Sirois, F. M., Oades, L. G., & Gallagher, M. W. (2023). Evaluating the psychometric properties of the Mental Health Continuum Short Form (MHC-SF) in Iranian adolescents. Current Psychology, 42, 17995–18009. (IF = 2.8).  Link

Khazaei, M., Holder, M. D., Sirois, F. M., & Gallagher, M. W. (2023). Development and assessment of the Personal Emotional Capital Questionnaire for Adolescents. Evaluation & the Health Professions, 46, 69-83 (IF = 2.3).  Link

Rad, H. S., Samadi, S., Sirois, F. M., & Goodarzi, H. (2023). Mindfulness intervention for academic procrastination: A randomized control trial. Learning & Individual Differences, 101,102244. (IF = 3.9). Link

Sirois, F. M. (2023). Procrastination and stress: A conceptual review of why context matters. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health,20(6), 5031. (IF = 4.6).  Open access

Sirois, F. M., & Biskas, M. (2023). Loneliness and preferences for palatable foods: The role of coping Current Research in Behavioural Science, 5, 100119 (IF = 5.0) Open access

Sirois, F. M., & Owens, J. (2023). A meta-analysis of loneliness and use of primary health care. Health Psychology Review, 17, 193–210. (IF = 9.6). Open access.

Sirois, F. M., Stride, C., & Pychyl, T. A. (2023). Procrastination and health: A longitudinal test of the procrastination-health model. British Journal of Health Psychology, 28, 860-875. (IF = 3.5) Open access

Toussaint, L., Huynh, K., Kohls, N., Ewert, T., Sirois, F. M., Alberst, H., Hirsch, J. K., Hanshans, C., Nguyen, A., Van der Zee-Neuen, A., & Offenbächer, M. (2023). Expectations regarding Gastein Healing Gallery treatment and their connection to health-related quality of life. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (IF = 4.6).  Open Access

2022

*Beaton, D. M., Sirois, F. M., & Milne, E. (2022). The role of self-compassion in the mental health of adults with ADHD.  Journal of Clinical Psychology, 78, 2497–2512 (IF = 3.0). Open access

*Beaton, D. M., Sirois, F. M., & Milne, E. (2022). Experiences of criticism in adults with ADHD: A qualitative study. PloS One17(2), e0263366. (IF = 2.74). Open access

*Biskas, M., Sirois, F. M., & Webb, T. L. (2022). Using social cognition models to understand why people, such as perfectionists, struggle to respond with self-compassion. The British Journal of Social Psychology, 61, 1160–1182. (IF = 3.2). Open access

Brooks, B., Kaniuka, A., Rabon, J., Sirois, F. M., & Hirsch, J. (2022). Social support and subjective health in fibromyalgia: Self-compassion as a mediator. Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings, 29, 375–383. (IF = 2.6) Link

Rabon, J.K., Sirois, F.M., Barton, A., Hirsch, J. K. (2022). Self-compassion and suicidal behavior: Indirect effects of depression, anxiety, and hopelessness across increasingly vulnerable samples. Self and Identity, 21, 223–243. (IF = 3.3). Link

2021

*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

Chen, Z., Feng, P., Becker, B., Nassar, M., Sirois, F. M., Hommel, B., Zhang, C., He, Q., Qui, J., He, L., Lei, X., Chen, H., Feng, T. (2021). Neural connectome encodes the risk of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic. Neurobiology of Stress, 15, 100378. (IF = 5.4). Open access

Hanshans, C., Broell, L., Plischke, H., Offenbaecher, M., Zauner, J., Faust, M., Maisch, B., Kohls, N., Toussaint, L., Hirsch, J. & Siros, F. M. (2021). Movement filtered heart rate variability (HRV) data from a chest-worn sensor. Current Directions in Biomedical Engineering7(2), 57-60. Open access

Hirsch, J. K., Altier, H.R., Offenbächer, M., Toussaint, L., Kohls, N., & Sirois, F. M. (2021). Positive psychological factors and impairment in rheumatic and musculoskeletal disease: Do psychopathology and sleep quality explain the linkage? Arthritis Care and Research, 73, 55-64 (IF = 4.1). Link

Hirsch, J.K., Hall, B.B., Wise, H.A., Brooks, B.D., Chang, E.C., & Sirois, F.M. (2021). Negative life events and suicide risk in college students: Conditional indirect effects of hopelessness and self-compassion. Journal of American College Health, 69, 546-553. (IF = 2.4) Link | Self-archived version

Kaniuka, A., Kelliher Rabon, J., Brooks, B.D., Sirois, F. M., Kleiman, E., & Hirsch, J.K. (2021). Gratitude and suicide risk among college students: Substantiating the protective benefits of being thankful. Journal of American College Health, 69, 660-667. (IF = 2.4) Link | Self-archived version

Khazaei, M., Holder, M. D., Sirois, F. M., Oades, L. G., & Gendron, B. (2021). Development and assessment of the Personal Emotional Capital Questionnaire for Adults. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(4), 1856. (IF = 3.4) Open access

Offenbächer, M., Kohls, N., Ewert, T., Sigl, C., Hieblinger, R., Toussaint, L., Sirois, F. M., Hirsch, J. K., Vallejo, M., Kramer, S. Rivera, J., Stucki, G., Schelling, J., & Winelmann, A. (2021). Pain is not the major determinant of Quality of Life in Fibromyalgia – results from a retrospective “real world” data analysis of fibromyalgia patients. Rheumatology International, 41, 1995-2006. (IF = 2.0). Link

Sirois, F. M. (2021). Trait procrastination undermines outcome and efficacy expectancies for achieving health-related possible selves. Current Psychology, 40, 3840–3847.(IF = 2.1). 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 = 3.2)  Open access

Sirois, F. M., Toussaint, L. L.,Hirsch, J. K., Kohls, N., & Offenbächer, M. (2021). A person-centred test of multidimensional perfectionism and health in people with chronic fatigue syndrome versus healthy controls. Personality and Individual Differences, 181, 111036. (IF = 3.5). Link | Self-archived version

*Stevenson, J., Millings, A., Emerson, L. M., Sirois, F. M., & Rowe, A. (2021). Adult attachment and mindfulness: Examining directionality, causality, and theoretical implications. Journal of Research in Personality, 90. (IF = 2.6). Link | Self-archived version

Toussaint, L., Mguyen, A., Roettger, C., Cox, K., Offenbächer, M., Kohls, N., Hirsch, J. K., & Sirois, F. M. (2021). Effectiveness of progressive muscle relaxation, deep breathing, and guided imagery in promoting psychological and physiological states of relaxation. Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. (IF = 2.6) Open access | Link to video summary

Trindade, I. & Sirois, F. M. (2021). The prospective effects of self-compassion on depressive symptoms, anxiety, and stress: A study in inflammatory bowel disease. Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 146, 110429 (IF = 4.62). Link | Archived version

Vallejo, M. A., Vallejo-Slocker, L., Offenbacher, M., Hirsch, J.K., Toussaint, L. L., Kohls, N., Sirois, F. M., & Rivera, J. (2021). Psychological flexibility is key for reducing the severity and impact of fibromyalgia. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18 (14). (IF = 4.6) Open access

Xu, T., Chen, Z., Sirois, F. M., Zhang, R., Yang, Y., & Feng. T. (2021). Neuroanatomical substrates accounting for the effect of present hedonistic time perspective on risk preference: The mediating role of the right posterior parietal cortex. Brain Imaging & Behaviour, 15, 244–254 (IF = 3.2). Link | Self-archived version

Xu, T., Sirois, F. M., Zhang, L., & Feng. T. (2021). Neural basis responsible for self-control association with procrastination: right MFC and bilateral OFC functional connectivity with left dlPFCith left dlPFC. Journal of Research in Personality, 91, 104063. (IF = 3.9). Link

2020

*Beaton, D., Sirois, F. M., &Milne, L. (2020). Self-compassion and perceived criticism in adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Mindfulness, 11, 2506–2518. (IF = 3.8). Open access

Finlay-Jones, A., Boyes, M., Perry, Y., Sirois, F. M., Lee, R., Rees, C. (2020). Online self-compassion training to improve the wellbeing of youth with chronic medical conditions: Protocol for a randomised control trial. BMC Public Health, 20:106. (IF = 4.14).  Open access.

Hirsch, J.K., Toussaint, L., Offenbächer, M., Kohls, N., Hanshans, C., Vallejo, M., Rivera, J., Sirois, F. M., Untner, J., Hölzl, B., Gaisberger, M., Ndosi, M. (2020). Educational needs of patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases attending a large health facility in Austria. Musculoskeletal Care, 18, 391-396. (IF = 1.16) Link | Self-archived version

Hirsch, J.K., Treaster, M., Kaniuka, A., Brooks, B., Sirois, F. M., Kohls, N., Nöfer, E., Toussaint, L., & Offenbächer, M. (2020). Fibromyalgia impact and depression: Can perceiving a silver lining make a difference?  Scandinavian Journal of Psychology, 61, 543-548 (IF = 2.31). Link | Self-archived version

Kaniuka, A., Kelliher Rabon, J., Chang, E.C., Sirois, F. M., & Hirsch, J.K. (2020). Symptoms of anxiety and depression and suicidal behavior in college students: Conditional indirect effects of non-suicidal self-injury and self-compassion. Journal of College Student Psychotherapy, 34, 316-338. (IF = 1.40) Link | 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

Millings, A., Hirst, S., Sirois, F. M., & Houlston, C. (2020). Emotional Adaptation to Relationship Dissolution: A new conceptual model and measure. PLoS ONE. (IF = 2.74) Open access

Molnar, D. S., Janssen, W., & Sirois, F. M. (2020). Sleeping perfectly? Trait perfectionism, perceived stress, and sleep quality. Personality and Individual Differences, 167. (IF = 3.95).  Link

Molnar, D., Sirois, F. M., Flett. G. & Sadava, S. (2020). A person-oriented approach to multidimensional perfectionism: Perfectionism profiles in health and well-being. Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment, 38, 127–142 (IF = 1.45). Link | Self-archived version

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

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

Webb, T., Benn, Y.,Chang, B., Reynolds, J., Assinari, A., Sirois, F. M., Harris, P. (2020). The relationship between individual differences in the tendency to self-affirm and affect associated with self-weighing. Journal of Research in Personality, 89. (IF = 3.89). Link | Self-archived version

2019

Hirsch, J. K., Sirois, F. M., Visser, P. L., Brooks, B. D., Kohls, N., Offenbächer, M., & Toussaint, L. (2019).  Perceived stigma and health-related quality of life in the working uninsured: Does thwarted belongingness play a role? Stigma and Health, 4, 1-10. (IF – 2.07) Link | Self-archived version

Rabon, J.K., Hirsch, J.K., Kaniuka, A., Sirois, F.M., Brooks, B.D., & Neff, K. (2019). Self-compassion and suicide risk in veterans: When the going gets tough, do the tough benefit more from self-kindness? Mindfulness, 10, 2544–2554. (IF = 3.80). Link | Self-archived version

*Clegg, S., Sirois, F.M., & Reuber, M. (2019). Self-compassion and adjustment in epilepsy and psychogenic non-epileptic seizures. Epilepsy & Behaviour, 100. (IF = 3.34). Link | Self-archived version

Rowe, C.A., Sirois, F.M., Toussaint, L., Kohls, N., Nöfer, E., Offenbächer, M. & Hirsch, J.K.  (2019).  Health beliefs, attitudes, and health-related quality of life in persons with fibromyalgia: Mediating role of treatment adherence.  Psychology, Health and Medicine, 24, 962-977. (IF = 3.90). Link | Self-archived version

Chang, E. C., Lucas, A. G., Chang, O. D., Angoff, H., Li, M., Duong, A. H., Huang, J., Perera, M. J Sirois, F. M., & Hirsch, J. K. (2019). Relationship between future orientation and pain severity in fibromyalgia patients: Self-compassion as a coping mechanism. Social Work, 64, 253–258. (IF = 2.86). Link | Self-archived version

Walker, K., Kaniuka, A., Sirois, F.M., Chang, E.C., & Hirsch, J.K. (2019). Improving health related quality of life and reducing suicide risk in primary care: Can social problem-solving abilities help? International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, 17, 295–309. (IF = 11.56). Link | Self-archived version

Levasseur, M., Filiatrault, J., Lariviere, N., Trepanier, J., Levesque, M-H., Beaudry, M.,  Parisien, M., Provencher, V., Coututier, Y., Champoux, N., Corriveau, H., Carbonneau, H., & Sirois, F. M., (2019). Influence of Lifestyle Redesign® on health, social participation, leisure and mobility of older French-Canadians. American Journal of Occupational Therapy (IF = 2.81). Link | Self-archived version

Toussaint, L. L., Sirois, F. M., Hirsch, J. K., Weber, A., Vajda, C., Schelling, J., C., Kohls, N., & Offenbächer, M. (2019). Anger rumination mediates differences between fibromyalgia patients and healthy controls on mental health and quality of life. Personality and Mental Health, 13, 119–133 (IF = 3.30). Link | Self-archived version

Sirois, F. M., *Yang, S., & van Eerde, W. (2019). Development and validation of the GPS-9, a short and reliable measure of trait procrastination. Personality and Individual Differences, 146, 26-33. (IF = 3.5). Link | Self-archived version

Sanftenberg, L., van Dyck, M., Bucksch, J., Weber, A., Schelling, J., Kohls, N., Sirois, F.M., Toussaint, L., Hirsch, J.K., Offenbächer, M. (2019). Körperliche Aktivität und potenzielle Korrelate bei Hämodialyse patienten / Physical activity and potential correlates in hemodialysis patients. Prävention und Gesundheitsförderung, 14, 290–297. Link

Sirois, F. M., Bogels, S. & Emerson, L. (2019). Self-compassion improves well-being in response to challenging parenting events. The Journal of Psychology. 153, 327-341. (IF = 4.01). Link | Self-archived version

*Baird, H., Webb, T. L., Martin, J., & Sirois, F.M. (2019). The relationship between time perspective and self-monitoring of blood glucose among people with type 1 diabetes. Annals of Behavioural Medicine, 53, 196–209. (IF = 4.87). Link | Self-archived version

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

Sirois, F. M., Nauts, S., & Molnar D. S. (2019). Self-compassion and bedtime procrastination: An emotion regulation perspective. Mindfulness, 10, 434–445 (IF = 3.80). Link | Self-archived version

Sirois, F. M., & Hirsch, J. K. (2019). Self-compassion and adherence in five medical groups: The role of stress. Mindfulness, 10, 46-54. (IF = 3.80). Open access

Sirois, F. M., Toussaint, L. L.,Hirsch, J. K., Kohls, N., Weber, A., & Offenbächer, M. (2019). Trying to be perfect in an imperfect world: A person-centred test of perfectionism and health in fibromyalgia patients versus healthy controls. Personality and Individual Differences, 137, 27-32. (IF = 3.95). Link | Self-archived version

Neff, K., Tóth-Király, I., Yarnell, L., Arimitsu, K., Castilho, P., Ghorbani, N., Guo, H., Hirsch, J., Hupfield, J., Hutz, C. S., Kotsou, I., Lee, W. K., Montero-Marin, J., Sirois, F. M., de Souza, L., Svendsen, J., Wilkinson, L., & Mantzios, M. (2019). Examining the Self-Compassion Scale in 20 diverse samples: Support for use of a total score and six subscale scores. Psychological Assessment, 31, 27-45. (IF = 6.08). Link | Self-archived version

2018

Upchurch, D. M., Liang, L., & Sirois, F. M. (2018). A dual continuum model of the reasons for use of complementary health approaches among overweight and obese adults: Findings from the 2012 NHIS. BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine (IF = 2.84). Open access

Sirois, F. M., Bann, C. M., & Walsh, E. G. (2018). The role of mind-body awareness in the outcomes of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). European Journal of Integrative Medicine, 22, 37-43 (IF = 0.97). Link | Self-archived version

Sirois, F. M., Liang, L., & Upchurch, D. M. (2018). Use and disclosure of complementary health approaches (CHA) in U.S. adults with cardiovascular disease. American Journal of Cardiology, 122, 170-174. (IF = 3.13). Link | Self-archived version

Sirois, F. M., & Giguère, B. (2018). Giving in when feeling less good: Procrastination, action control, and social temptations. British Journal of Social Psychology, 57, (2), 404-427. (IF = 6.92). Link | Self-archived version

Rabon, J.K., Sirois, F. M., & Hirsch, J.K. (2018). Self-compassion and suicidal behavior in college students: Serial indirect effects via depression and wellness behaviors. Journal of American College Health, 66 (2), 114-122. (IF = 2.39). Link | Self-archived version

Weber, A., Schelling, J., Kohls, N., Van Dyck, M., Vajda, C., Hirsch, J.K., Sirois, F.M., Toussaint, L., Nöfer, E., Offenbächer, M. (2018). Aktuelle Forschungsaktivitäten zur personenzentrierten Medizin in akademischen Instituten für Allgemeinmedizin in Deutschland und Österreich / Current research activities on person-centered medicine in academical institutes for general practice in Germany and Austria. Das Gesundheitswesen, 80, 1006-1012 (IF = 1.20). Link

Sirois, F. M., & Iyer, A. (2018). “At least David Cameron resigned”: The protective effects of just-world beliefs for counterfactual thinking after Brexit. Personality and Individual Differences, 121, 25-30. (IF = 3.95). Link | Self-archived version

2017

Homan, K. J., & Sirois, F. M. (2017). Self-compassion and physical health: Exploring the roles of perceived stress and health-promoting behaviors. Health Psychology Open 4 (2), 1-9. (IF = 1.95). Open access

Sirois, F. M., & Hirsch, J. K. (2017). A longitudinal study of the profiles of psychological thriving, resilience and loss in people with inflammatory bowel disease. British Journal of Health Psychology, 22, 920-939 (IF = 8.01). Link | Self-archived version

Toussaint, L. L., Sirois, F. M., Hirsch, J. K., Weber, A., Vajda, C., Schelling, J., C., Kohls, N., & Offenbächer, M. (2017). Gratitude partially explains quality of life differences between fibromyalgia patients and healthy controls. Quality of Life Research, 26, 2449-2457 (IF = 3.44). Link | Self-archived version

Sirois, F. M., Riess, L., & Upchurch, D. (2017). Implicit reasons for disclosure of use of complementary health approaches (CHA): A consumer commitment perspective. Annals of Behavioural Medicine, 51, 764–774. (IF = 4.87). Link | Self-archived version

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

Kristoffersen, A. E., Sirois, F. M., Stub, T., Hansen, A. H. (2017). Prevalence and predictors of complementary and alternative medicine use among people with coronary heart disease or at risk for this in the Tromsø 6 Study: A comparative analysis using protection motivation theory. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. (IF = 2.84). Open access

*Baird, H., Webb, T. L., Martin, J., & Sirois, F.M. (2017). The relationship between time perspective and self-regulatory processes, abilities and outcomes: A protocol for a meta-analytical review. BMJ Open. (IF = 3.01). Open access

Offenbaecher, M., Dezutter, J., Kohls, N., Sigl, C., Vallejo, M. A., Rivera, J., Bauerdorf, F., Schelling, J., Vincent, A., Hirsch, J., Sirois, F. M., & Toussaint, L. L. (2017). Struggling with adversities of life: The role of forgiveness in patients suffering from fibromyalgia. Clinical Journal of Pain, 33, 528–534. (IF = 3.42). 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., & Wood, A. M. (2017). Gratitude uniquely predicts lower depression in chronic illness populations: A longitudinal study of inflammatory bowel disease and arthritis. Health Psychology, 36, 122-132. (IF = 6.12). Link | Self-archived link

2016

Sirois, F. M., & Rowse, G. (2016). The role of self-compassion in chronic illness care. Journal of Clinical Outcomes Management, 23, 521-527. Link | Archived version

Sirois, F. M., Millings, A., & Hirsch, J. K. (2016). Insecure attachment orientation and well-being in emerging adults: The roles of perceived social support and fatigue. Personality and Individual Differences, 101, 318–321. (IF = 3.95). Link | Self-archived version

Flett, G. L., Mara, A., Hewitt, P. L., Sirois, F. M., & Molnar, D. S. (2016). How should discrepancy be assessed in perfectionism research? A psychometric analysis and proposed refinement of the Almost Perfect Scale–Revised. Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment, 34, 718-732. (IF = 1.45). Link | Self-archived version

Hirsch, J.K., Sirois, F. M., Molnar, D. S., & Chang, E. C.  (2016). Pain and depressive symptoms in primary care: Positive and negative affect as moderators.  The Clinical Journal of Pain 32(7), 562-7. (IF = 3.42). Link | Self-archived version

Sirois, F. M., & Gick, M. L. (2016). An appraisal-based coping model of attachment and adjustment to arthritis. Journal of Health Psychology, 21, 821-831 (IF = 3.79). Link | Self-archived version.

Hirsch, J.K., & Sirois, F.M. (2016). Hope and fatigue in chronic illness: The role of perceived stress. Journal of Health Psychology, 21, 451-456 (IF = 3.79). Link | Self-archived version

Sirois, F. M., Kristofferson, A., & Salamonsen, A. (2016). Reasons for continuing use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM): A consumer commitment model. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. (IF = 2.84). Open access

2015

Sirois, F. M., van Eerde, W., & Argiropoulou, M. I. (2015). Is procrastination related to sleep quality? Testing an application of the procrastination-health model. Cogent Psychology, 2 (1). Open access

Sirois, F. M. (2015). Who looks forward to better health? Personality and future health in the context of chronic illness. International Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 22, 569-579. (IF = 2.50). Link | Self-archived version

Sirois, F. M., & Hirsch, J. K. (2015). Big Five traits, affect balance and health behaviors: A self-regulation resource perspective. Personality and Individual Differences, 87, 59–64. (IF = 3.95). 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

Hirsch, J.K., Molnar, D., Chang, E.C., & Sirois, F. M.  (2015). Future orientation and health quality of life in primary care: Vitality as a mediator. Quality of Life Research, 24, 1653-1659 (IF = 3.44). Link | Self-archived version

Sirois, F. M. (2015). A self-regulation resource model of self-compassion and health behaviour intentions in emerging adults. Preventive Medicine Reports, 2, 218–222. (IF- 2.81). Open access

Sirois, F. M. (2015). Is procrastination a vulnerability factor for hypertension and cardiovascular disease? Testing an extension of the procrastination-health model. Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 38, 578-589 (IF = 3.47). 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., Molnar, D. S., & Hirsch, J. K. (2015). Self-compassion, stress and coping in the context of chronic Illness. Self and Identity, 14, 334-347. (IF = 2.41). Link | Self-archived version

2014

Sirois, F. M. (2014). Looking beyond the barriers: Practical and symbolic factors associated with disclosure of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use. European Journal of Integrative Medicine, 6, 545-551. (IF = 1.81). Link | Self-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

Sirois, F. M. (2014). Absorbed in the moment? An investigation of procrastination, absorption and cognitive failures. Personality and Individual Differences, 71, 30-34. (IF = 3.95). Link | Self-archived version

Sirois, F. M.  (2014). Health-related self-perceptions over time and provider–based complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use in people with inflammatory bowel disease or arthritis. Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 22, 701-709. (IF = 3.34). Link | Self-archived version.

Sirois, F. M. (2014). Positive psychological qualities and adjustment to arthritis. OA Arthritis, 2, (1), 1-4. Open access.

Sirois, F. M.  (2014). Procrastination and stress: Exploring the role of self-compassion. Self and Identity, 13 (2), 128-145. (IF = 2.41). Link | Self-archived version

Sirois, F. M., & Molnar, D. (2014). Perfectionism and maladaptive coping styles in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome, and fibromyalgia/arthritis, and in healthy controls. Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, 83, 384-385. (IF = 25.62). Link | Self-archived version

2013

Sirois, F. M., & Hirsch, J. K., (2013). Associations of psychological thriving with coping efficacy, expectations for future growth, and depressive symptoms over time in people with arthritis. Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 75, 279-286. (IF = 3.01). Link | Self-archived version

Sirois, F. M., & Pychyl. T. A. (2013). Procrastination and the priority of short-term mood regulation: Consequences for future self.  Social and Personality Psychology Compass, 7 (2), 115–127. (IF- 3.80). Link | Self-archived version

2012

Sirois, F. M., & *Tosti, N. (2012). Lost in the moment? An investigation of procrastination, mindfulness, and well-being. Journal of Rational-Emotive & Cognitive-Behavior Therapy, 30 (4), 237-248. (IF- 1.95). Link | Self-archived version

2011

Sirois, F. M. (2011). Psychological health and well-being: A research agenda for the Eastern Townships. Journal of the Eastern Townships Studies, 37, 77-94.

Hirsch, J. K., Sirois, F. M., & Lyness, J. M.  (2011). Functional impairment and depressive symptoms in older adults: Mitigating effects of hope. British Journal of Health Psychology, 16, 744–760. (IF = 8.10) Link | Self-archived version

Williams-Piehota, P., Sirois, F. M., Bann, C., Isenberg, K., & Walsh, E. G. (2011). Agents of change: How do CAM providers play a role in health behaviour change? Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine, 17, 22-31. (IF = 1.77) Link | Self-archived version

*Wolfe, B. J., O’Toole, A., Tan, J., & Sirois, F. M. (2011). Psoriasis patients’ reflections on provider information giving: Perceptions of actual and desired experiences at diagnosis. Journal of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis, 17a(4), 283-289. Link

2010

Sirois, F. M., *Monforton, J., & *Simpson, M. (2010) “If only I had done better”: Perfectionism and the functionality of counterfactual thinking. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 16, 1675–1692 (IF = 2.96). Link | Self-archived version

Bann, C. B., Sirois, F. M., & Walsh, E. G. (2010). Provider support in complementary and alternative medicine: Exploring the role of empowerment. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 16, 745–752. (IF = 2.38) Link

Gick, M. L. & Sirois, F. M. (2010). Insecure attachment moderates women’s adjustment to inflammatory bowel disease severity. Rehabilitation Psychology, 55, 170-179. (IF = 3.71) Link | Self-archived version

*Wilson, K., & Sirois, F. M. (2010). Birth attendant choice and satisfaction with antenatal care: The role of birth philosophy, relational style, and health self-efficacy. Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology, 28, 69-83. (IF = 3.21) Link | Self-archived version

2009

Sirois, F. M. (2009). Psychological adjustment to inflammatory bowel disease: The importance of considering disease activity. American Journal of Gastroenterology, 104, 2970-2972. (IF = 12.05) Link | Self-archived version

Sirois, F. M. (2009). Comment on “Preventive screening of women who use complementary and alternative medicine providers”. Journal of Women’s Health, 18(8), 119-120. (IF = 3.02) Link | Self-archived version

Greene, A. M.,Walsh, E. G., Sirois, F. M., & McCaffrey, A. (2009). Perceived benefits of complementary and alternative medicine: A whole systems research perspective. The Open Complementary Medicine Journal, 1, 35-45. Open access

*Voth, J., &Sirois, F. M. (2009). The role of self-blame and responsibility in adjustment to inflammatory bowel disease. Rehabilitation Psychology, 54(1), 99-108. (IF = 3.71). Link | Self-archived version

2008

Sirois, F. M., & *Purc-Stephenson, R. (2008). Personality and consultations with complementary and alternative medicine practitioners: A five factor model investigation of degree of use and motives. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 14 (9), 1151-1158. (IF = 2.38) Link | Self-archived version

Sirois, F. M., & *Purc-Stephenson, R. (2008). When one door closes, another door opens: Physician availability and motivations to consult complementary and alternative medicine providers. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 14 (4), 228-236. (IF = 3.58) Link | Self-archived version

*Wolfe, B., & Sirois, F. M. (2008). Beyond standard quality of life measures: The subjective experiences of living with inflammatory bowel disease. Quality of Life Research, 16 (7), 877-886. (IF = 4.15) Link | Self-archived version

Sirois, F. M.  (2008). Motivations for consulting complementary and alternative medicine practitioners: A comparison of consumers from 1997-8 and 2005.  BioMed Central Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 8 (16). (IF = 2.84) Open access

Sirois, F. M.  (2008). Provider-based complementary and alternative medicine use among three chronic illness groups: Associations with psychosocial factors and concurrent use of conventional health-care services. Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 16 (2), 74-81. (IF = 3.34). Link | Self-archived version

Sirois, F. M., & *Purc-Stephenson, R. (2008). Consumer decision factors for initial and long-term use of complementary and alternative medicine. Journal of Evidence-Based Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 13, 3-19. Open access

2007

Hebb, A. L. O., Anger, G. J., Mendella, P. D., Sirois, F. M., Gilbert, R. W., & Zacharko, R. M. (2007). The myth of panic spontaneity: Consideration of behavioural and neurochemical sensitization. The Open Psychiatry Journal, 1, 1-25. Open access

Sirois, F. M.  (2007). “I’ll look after my health, later”: A replication and extension of the procrastination-health model with community-dwelling adults. Personality and Individual Differences, 43, 15-26. (IF = 3.95) Link | Self-archived version

2006

Sirois, F. M., Davis, C. G., & Morgan, M. (2006). “Learning to live with what you can’t rise above”: Control beliefs, symptom control, and adjustment to tinnitus. Health Psychology, 25(1), 119-123. (IF = 5.56). Link | Self-archived version

2004

Sirois, F. M. (2004). Procrastination and counterfactual thinking:  Avoiding what might have been. British Journal of Social Psychology, 43, 269-286. (IF = 6.92). Link | Self-archived version

Sirois, F. M.  (2004). Procrastination and intentions to perform health behaviors: The role of self-efficacy and the consideration of future consequences. Personality and Individual Differences, 37(1), 115-128. (IF = 3.95). Link | Self-archived version

2003

Sirois, F. M., Melia-Gordon, M.L., & Pychyl, T. A., (2003).  “I’ll look after my health, later”: An investigation of procrastination and health. Personality and Individual Differences, 35(5), 1167-1184. (IF = 3.95). Link | Self-archived version

2002

Sirois, F. M. (2002). Treatment seeking and experience with complementary/alternative medicine:  A continuum of choice. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 8(2), 127-134. (IF = 2.38). Link | Self-archived version

Sirois, F. M., & Gick, M.L. (2002).  An investigation of the health beliefs and motivations of complementary medicine clients. Social Science and Medicine, 55 (6), 1025-1037. (IF = 5.38). Link | Self-archived version