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Disciplining in Sri Lankan Schools: A Cross-Sectional Study by de Zoysa, Piyanjali, Senarath, Upul, de Silva, Harendra

“…An integral part of a teacher’s job is to correct misbehavior of students. There is scarcity of information on disciplinary methods used by teachers in schools…”
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Cultural validation of the Self‐Compassion Scale and the Subjective Happiness Scale and the influence of gender on self‐compassion and subjective happiness in a Sri Lankan undergraduate population by Zoysa, Piyanjali, Kumar, Shamala, Amarasuriya, Santushi D., Mendis, Navneth S. R.

“…Self‐compassion has been associated with a host of psychological benefits, including subjective happiness. It appears that gender may affect the association…”
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Thin-ideal internalization and body dissatisfaction in Sri Lankan adolescents by Omori, Mika, Yamazaki, Yoko, Aizawa, Noriko, Zoysa, Piyanjali de

“…In this study, a survey of Sri Lankan adolescents explored relationships between thin-ideal internalization and body dissatisfaction—issues that have received…”
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The Impact of an Awareness Raising Program to Reduce Parental use of Aversive Disciplinary Practices by de Zoysa, Piyanjali, Siriwardhana, Cyrene, Samaranayake, Mallika, Athukorala, Shanali, Kumari, Samanmalee, Fernando, D. N. Prasadi

“…This study conducted among Sri Lankan parents aimed to: (a) provide prevalence information regarding their use of various disciplinary practices, (b) examine…”
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Anxiety, depression, and Type D personality in ischaemic heart disease patients receiving treatment from outpatient clinics in a government hospital in Sri Lanka by Gamage, Chandima Kumara Walpita, De Zoysa, Piyanjali Thamesha, Balasuriya, Aindralal, Fernando, Neil Francis Joseph

“…Background Anxiety, depression, and Type D personality are strongly correlated with the prognosis of IHD and the effectiveness of therapy. The main purpose of…”
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Psychological interventions in dermatology by de Zoysa, Piyanjali

“…The objective of this paper is to introduce and emphasize the importance of psychological interventions for those with dermatological conditions. In keeping…”
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Functional gastrointestinal diseases and psychological maladjustment, personality traits and quality of life by Ranasinghe, Nishadi, Devanarayana, Niranga Manjuri, Rajindrajith, Shaman, Perera, Madusanka S, Nishanthinie, Samudu, Warnakulasuriya, Tania, de Zoysa, Piyanjali Thamesha

“…Chronic abdominal pain is a common worldwide problem and known to be associated with psychological problems. This study evaluated the association between…”
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Patient satisfaction with physiotherapy services in an Asian country: A report from Sri Lanka by Tennakoon, Thilini, de Zoysa, Piyanjali

“…Patient satisfaction is an important indicator of the quality of care provided to recipients of health services. In Sri Lanka, there is a dearth of research on…”
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Broadening professional horizons at a Sri Lankan university through student-led inter professional activities by de Zoysa, Piyanjali, Erandi, G.A. Chathra, Wijayaratne, D. B. Umaya, Jinani, K. P. Navodya Shavindi, Kandanaarachchi, Piumi Kavindya

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When east meets west: reflections on the use of Buddhist mindfulness practice in mindfulness-based interventions by de Zoysa, Piyanjali

“…The Western mental health profession has included Buddhist practices in its clinical applications, and Buddhisms' contribution to mindfulness-based…”
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Conflict-related trauma in an Asian country: a report from Sri Lanka by Zoysa, Piyanjali de

“…This paper discusses the psychological aspects of the armed conflict that has ravaged Sri Lanka for many years. It briefly reviews the psychological correlates…”
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The association of parenting style on depression, anxiety and stress among Tamil speaking adolescents in the Colombo city by Sanjeevan, Diluxshy, De Zoysa, Piyanjali

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Psychology in an Asian country: A report from Sri Lanka by de Zoysa, Piyanjali, Ismail, Chandrika

“…This paper describes the history and present status of psychology in Sri Lanka, including facilities for teaching psychology and legal issues in registration…”
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The Use of Mindfulness Practice in the Treatment of a Case of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder in Sri Lanka by de Zoysa, Piyanjali

“…For over 20 centuries, Buddhism has been the spiritual practice of the majority of Sri Lankans. Though Buddhist practices have been increasingly influencing…”
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The use of Buddhist mindfulness meditation in psychotherapy: A case report from Sri Lanka by de Zoysa, Piyanjali

“…Buddhist practices have been increasingly influencing psychotherapy. For over 20 centuries, Buddhism has been the religion of a majority of Sri Lankans…”
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An Assessment of Envy in Undergraduates of a State University in Sri Lanka by de Zoysa, Piyanjali, Kumar, Shamala, Amarasuriya, Santushi D.

“…Envy, a universal emotion, occurs when an individual sees in another, attributes perceived to be lacking in oneself. It is a distressing emotion which could be…”
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The effectiveness of a short-term training program on child protection among Sri Lankan police officers by Pathirana, Buddhiprabha, de Zoysa, Piyanjali

“…Child abuse is a complex problem. It is sensitive in nature and requires a comprehensive police investigation. Police officers are at the forefront of this…”
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Author Correction: Perceptions of the appropriate response to norm violation in 57 societies (Nature Communications, (2021), 12, 1, (1481), 10.1038/s41467-021-21602-9) by Eriksson, Kimmo, Strimling, Pontus, Gelfand, M., Wu, J., Abernathy, J., Akotia, C. S., Aldashev, A., Andersson, P. A., Andrighetto, Giulia, Anum, A.

“…The original version of this Article contained an error in the author affiliations. Cecilia Reyna was incorrectly associated with ‘Universidad Nacional de…”
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Cross-cultural adaptation of the Type D Personality Scale for use with patients diagnosed with Ischemic Heart Disease in Sri Lanka by Kumara, Chandima, de Zoysa, Piyanjali, Balasuriya, Aindralal, Jayamanne, Bernard Deepal

“…Ischemic Heart Disease (IHD), a major cardiovascular disease globally, has become the primary cause of death in Sri Lanka. Negative affectivity (NA) and social…”
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The relationship of posttraumatic growth to peritraumatic reactions and posttraumatic stress symptoms among Sri Lankan university students by McCaslin, Shannon E., de Zoysa, Piyanjali, Butler, Lisa D., Hart, Stacey, Marmar, Charles R., Metzler, Thomas J., Koopman, Cheryl

“…The relationships of posttraumatic growth to peritraumatic reactions and posttraumatic stress symptoms were examined in 93 Sri Lankan university students who…”
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