Meta Lavrič
Biographic Data
| ID | 5419192 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Meta Lavrič |
| GIVEN NAMES | Meta |
| FAMILY NAME | Lavrič |
| SIGNATURE | LAVRIČ M |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Primorska |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-0176-6900 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 8 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 8 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Police mental health and stress in Slovenia
This study aimed to investigate the state of mental health and help-seeking behaviour in a sample of Slovenian police officers during the Covid-19 pandemic. Additionally, we examined the variables that influence the likelihood of seeking help within the police, the relationship between measured variables and created a model explaining these relationships. Data were collected from a convenience sample of 279 police officers, representing 3.87% of …
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…
How Correctional Officers Experience Inmates Suicidal Behavior? – Qualitative Research and Development of The Model of a House
As first responders in prisons, correctional officers are more exposed to suicides than the general population. The aim of the study was to explore how they experience the suicidal behavior of inmates and how they cope with potential psychological consequences of these experiences. We conducted interviews with 11 male correctional officers working in 12-h shifts, and analysed the data using a grounded theory approach. Results were conceptualised …
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 …
A randomized controlled trial to improve psychological detachment from work and well-being among employees
https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN98347361 [May 19, 2020]
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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 …
A randomized controlled trial to improve psychological detachment from work and well-being among employees
https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN98347361 [May 19, 2020]
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
How Correctional Officers Experience Inmates Suicidal Behavior? – Qualitative Research and Development of The Model of a House
As first responders in prisons, correctional officers are more exposed to suicides than the general population. The aim of the study was to explore how they experience the suicidal behavior of inmates and how they cope with potential psychological consequences of these experiences. We conducted interviews with 11 male correctional officers working in 12-h shifts, and analysed the data using a grounded theory approach. Results were conceptualised …
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…
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…
Police mental health and stress in Slovenia
This study aimed to investigate the state of mental health and help-seeking behaviour in a sample of Slovenian police officers during the Covid-19 pandemic. Additionally, we examined the variables that influence the likelihood of seeking help within the police, the relationship between measured variables and created a model explaining these relationships. Data were collected from a convenience sample of 279 police officers, representing 3.87% of …
Psychology (7 works) · Medicine (6 works) · Psychiatry (6 works) · Clinical Psychology (5 works) · Mental health (5 works) · Population (5 works) · Clinical Psychology (4 works) · Social Psychology (3 works) · Sociology (3 works) · Death Anxiety and Social Exclusion (2 works)