Julia Petrovic

2 papers in the library · publishing 2022-2026

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Body Scan, Sitting Meditation, Thought Meditation, or Loving-kindness Meditation: Perceptions of Formal Mindfulness Practices Among Young Adults With and Without Recent Self-injury

Mindfulness July 20, 2026 Julia Petrovic, Jessica Mettler, Julia Baran-Polansky et al.

Individuals with a history of nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) often report high self-criticism, emotion dysregulation, and a complex relationship with their body. As such, formal mindfulness practice (i.e., focusing on one’s thoughts, emotions, and body with acceptance) is a common element of prominent approaches to the treatment of NSSI. However, adherence to formal mindfulness practice is...

DOI: 10.1007/s12671-026-02943-2 Full text Mindfulness Young adult Sitting Perception +3

The Effectiveness of a Mindfulness Induction as a Buffer Against Stress Among University Students With and Without a History of Self-Injury.

Psychological Reports April 27, 2022 Julia Petrovic, Laurianne Bastien, Jessica Mettler et al.

Stressful experiences are abundant in university and students with a history of nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) may be hyper-reactive to stress. While brief mindfulness inductions have been proposed as a buffer against acute stress, whether they function differently in students with a history of NSSI remains in question. This study sought to explore the impact of an online mindfulness induction...

DOI: 10.1177/00332941221089282 Full text Mindfulness Humans Self-injurious behavior Universities +6