Vanja Gomboc
Biographic Data
| ID | 5419191 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Vanja Gomboc |
| GIVEN NAMES | Vanja |
| FAMILY NAME | Gomboc |
| SIGNATURE | GOMBOC V |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Primorska |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-7525-4847 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 9 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 9 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Responsible reporting on suicide in Slovenia
Exposure to media reporting on suicide can be both a risk and a protective factor, as (ir)responsible reporting on suicide can have different effects on vulnerable people. Since online media are increasingly important in everyday life, this study aimed to examine how the three most widely read Slovenian online media report on suicide. 114 online media articles published between 1 January and 31 December 2017 were included in the study and assesse…
Media Portrayals of Suicide's Risk and Protective Factors in Slovenia (1959 – 1999)
This study examined the historical shifts in Slovenian public attitudes towards suicide by analyzing media coverage in two major Slovenian newspapers from 1959 to 1999. We conducted a database search and analyzed 1,785 relevant articles from an initial pool of 13,042 hits. Our findings reveal that the media reported more frequently on risk factors for suicide than on protective factors across the decades. The most frequently mentioned risk factor…
Narratives at the Crossroads
This study examines the representation of suicide in Slovenian newspapers from 1959 to 1999, a period characterised by profound socio-political changes. By analysing 1,785 articles from the archives of two major newspapers, Delo and Večer, we identified a dynamic relationship between the style of media reporting on suicide and the evolving societal context. Our findings suggest a transition from predominantly provocative to increasingly preventiv…
Attitudes toward Medically Assisted Dying Among the General Public in Slovenia
The aim of this study was to explore public attitudes toward medically assisted dying, focusing on the role of socio-demographic factors, mental health conditions, and personal experiences. Data were collected via an online panel in Slovenia, which consisted of 567 participants (53.1% men) aged 18 years and older. The majority of respondents supported medically assisted dying for terminally ill individuals (76.4%) and expressed willingness to sup…
The Influence of Insecure Attachment to Parents on Adolescents’ Suicidality
Insecure attachment has been identified as a risk factor for adolescent psychopathology and, consequently, for suicidal behavior. We aimed to highlight the relationship between the attachment styles of adolescents and their suicidal behavior and to investigate the role of each parent in the suicidality pathway of adolescents. The sample consisted of 217 adolescent inpatients who were at the highest risk for suicidal behavior and who were hospital…
Slovenian Validation of the Mental Health Literacy Scale (S-MHLS) on the General Population
The aim of the present validation study is to determine the psychometric properties of the Slovenian version of the Mental Health Literacy Scale. For this purpose, the factorial structure, internal consistency, cross-cultural, convergent and discriminant validity were assessed. The measure was translated and adapted to Slovenian context through a blind back-translation process. It was applied to a representative sample of the Slovenian adult popu…
Loneliness within the general population of Slovenia
BACKGROUND: While loneliness is recognized as a risk to mental and physical health, there is a lack of data covering a broad age range. This study used a Slovenian adult sample to investigate loneliness. AIMS: To examine levels of social, emotional and general loneliness within the general population. METHOD: ) = 16.18); 49.7% were men) was conducted in Slovenia by means of an online questionnaire, covering data on demographic variables and level…
Emotional and Social Loneliness as Predictors of Suicidal Ideation in Different Age Groups
Concerns, Positive Changes, and Suggestions for Psychological Support during Covid-19
Background: On 12 March 2020, Slovenia formally declared the presence of a pandemic of COVID-19 disease, followed by measures to stop the spread of the virus. Scope: The aim of this study was to explore how people experienced the progress of events related to the COVID-19 epidemic. Method: We conducted a general adult population survey by an online questionnaire that included—among others—three open-ended questions. Thematic analysis was applied …
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Concerns, Positive Changes, and Suggestions for Psychological Support during Covid-19
Background: On 12 March 2020, Slovenia formally declared the presence of a pandemic of COVID-19 disease, followed by measures to stop the spread of the virus. Scope: The aim of this study was to explore how people experienced the progress of events related to the COVID-19 epidemic. Method: We conducted a general adult population survey by an online questionnaire that included—among others—three open-ended questions. Thematic analysis was applied …
Loneliness within the general population of Slovenia
BACKGROUND: While loneliness is recognized as a risk to mental and physical health, there is a lack of data covering a broad age range. This study used a Slovenian adult sample to investigate loneliness. AIMS: To examine levels of social, emotional and general loneliness within the general population. METHOD: ) = 16.18); 49.7% were men) was conducted in Slovenia by means of an online questionnaire, covering data on demographic variables and level…
Emotional and Social Loneliness as Predictors of Suicidal Ideation in Different Age Groups
Slovenian Validation of the Mental Health Literacy Scale (S-MHLS) on the General Population
The aim of the present validation study is to determine the psychometric properties of the Slovenian version of the Mental Health Literacy Scale. For this purpose, the factorial structure, internal consistency, cross-cultural, convergent and discriminant validity were assessed. The measure was translated and adapted to Slovenian context through a blind back-translation process. It was applied to a representative sample of the Slovenian adult popu…
The Influence of Insecure Attachment to Parents on Adolescents’ Suicidality
Insecure attachment has been identified as a risk factor for adolescent psychopathology and, consequently, for suicidal behavior. We aimed to highlight the relationship between the attachment styles of adolescents and their suicidal behavior and to investigate the role of each parent in the suicidality pathway of adolescents. The sample consisted of 217 adolescent inpatients who were at the highest risk for suicidal behavior and who were hospital…
Media Portrayals of Suicide's Risk and Protective Factors in Slovenia (1959 – 1999)
This study examined the historical shifts in Slovenian public attitudes towards suicide by analyzing media coverage in two major Slovenian newspapers from 1959 to 1999. We conducted a database search and analyzed 1,785 relevant articles from an initial pool of 13,042 hits. Our findings reveal that the media reported more frequently on risk factors for suicide than on protective factors across the decades. The most frequently mentioned risk factor…
Narratives at the Crossroads
This study examines the representation of suicide in Slovenian newspapers from 1959 to 1999, a period characterised by profound socio-political changes. By analysing 1,785 articles from the archives of two major newspapers, Delo and Večer, we identified a dynamic relationship between the style of media reporting on suicide and the evolving societal context. Our findings suggest a transition from predominantly provocative to increasingly preventiv…
Attitudes toward Medically Assisted Dying Among the General Public in Slovenia
The aim of this study was to explore public attitudes toward medically assisted dying, focusing on the role of socio-demographic factors, mental health conditions, and personal experiences. Data were collected via an online panel in Slovenia, which consisted of 567 participants (53.1% men) aged 18 years and older. The majority of respondents supported medically assisted dying for terminally ill individuals (76.4%) and expressed willingness to sup…
Responsible reporting on suicide in Slovenia
Exposure to media reporting on suicide can be both a risk and a protective factor, as (ir)responsible reporting on suicide can have different effects on vulnerable people. Since online media are increasingly important in everyday life, this study aimed to examine how the three most widely read Slovenian online media report on suicide. 114 online media articles published between 1 January and 31 December 2017 were included in the study and assesse…
Psychology (9 works) · Medicine (7 works) · Psychiatry (7 works) · Clinical Psychology (5 works) · Mental health (5 works) · Suicide and Self-Harm Studies (5 works) · Clinical Psychology (4 works) · Population (4 works) · Sociology (4 works) · Environmental health (3 works)