Dr Raluca Topciu
Senior Lecturer in Clinical Research
R.A.Topciu@exeter.ac.uk
Washington Singer
Washington Singer Laboratories, University of Exeter, Perry Road, Prince of Wales Road, Exeter, EX4 4QG, UK
Overview
Senior Lecturer in Clinical Research
Senior Academic Lead DClinRes | QI Research Lead DClinPsy
Senior Research Tutor, DClinPsy, DClinRes, MSc PTPR
Qualifications
PhD in Clinical Psychology, University of Rochester, NY, USA
MA in Clinical Psychology, University of Rochester, NY, USA
MD, School of Medicine, Carol Davila University, Bucharest, Romania
Publications
Journal articles
Rowley M, Topciu R, Owens M (2022). A Systematic Review of Mechanisms Underpinning Psychological Change Following Nature Exposure in an Adolescent Population. Int J Environ Res Public Health, 19(19). Abstract. Author URL.
Long E, Stevens S, Topciu R, Williams AJ, Taylor TJ, Morrissey K (2022). Wellbeing and Social Network Characteristics in Rural Communities: Findings from a Cohort in Social Housing in Cornwall, United Kingdom. Int J Community Wellbeing, 5(3), 559-570. Abstract. Author URL.
Lamis DA, Hirsch JK, Pugh KC, Topciu R, Nsamenang SA, Goodman A, Duberstein PR (2018). Perceived cognitive deficits and depressive symptoms in patients with multiple sclerosis: Perceived stress and sleep quality as mediators. Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders, 25, 150-155. Abstract.
Nsamenang SA, Hirsch JK, Topciu R, Goodman AD, Duberstein PR (2016). Erratum to: the interrelations between spiritual well-being, pain interference and depressive symptoms in patients with multiple sclerosis(J Behav Med, Doi:10.1007/s10865-016-9712-3). Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 39(2).
Bhui K, Silva MJ, Topciu RA, Jones E (2016). Pathways to sympathies for violent protest and terrorism. Br J Psychiatry, 209(6), 483-490. Abstract. Author URL.
Nsamenang SA, Hirsch JK, Topciu R, Goodman AD, Duberstein PR (2016). The interrelations between spiritual well-being, pain interference and depressive symptoms in patients with multiple sclerosis. Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 39(2), 355-363. Abstract.
Bamonti PM, Heisel MJ, Topciu RA, Franus N, Talbot NL, Duberstein PR (2010). Association of alexithymia and depression symptom severity in adults aged 50 years and older. Am J Geriatr Psychiatry, 18(1), 51-56. Abstract. Author URL.
Topciu RA, Zhao X, Tang W, Heisel MJ, Talbot NL, Duberstein PR (2009). Childhood sexual abuse and personality differentiating high and low alexithymia in a depressed population. Psychother Psychosom, 78(6), 385-387. Author URL.
Benedict RHB, Wahlig EL, Topciu RA, Englert J, Schwartz E, Chapman B, Weinstock-Guttman B, Duberstein PR (2009). Personality traits in women with multiple sclerosis: discrepancy in patient/partner report and disease course. J Psychosom Res, 66(2), 147-154. Abstract. Author URL.
Powers TA, Koestner R, Topciu RA (2005). Implementation intentions, perfectionism, and goal progress: perhaps the road to hell is paved with good intentions. Pers Soc Psychol Bull, 31(7), 902-912. Abstract. Author URL.
Powers TA, Zuroff DC, Topciu RA (2004). Covert and overt expressions of self-criticism and perfectionism and their relation to depression. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PERSONALITY, 18(1), 61-72. Author URL.
