The Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on Marital Burnout and Self-Compassion in Unsupervised Women under the Cover of NGOs of Tehran

Control Group ◽

Statistical Population ◽

Self Compassion ◽

Commitment Therapy ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Before And After ◽

Post Test ◽

Quasi Experimental

Introduction: Unsupervised Women always face very serious challenges in life. These problems can affect different aspects of their lives. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) on self-compassion and marital boredom in Unsupervised Women. Methods: The research was quasi-experimental with pre-test, post-test with control group. The statistical population consisted of Unsupervised Women under the Cover of NGOs of Tehran and the sample consisted of 30 women (15 individual in control and 15 individual in Experiment group) according to education level and age. The participants randomly assigned to experimental and control groups. The research instrument were Penance Marital Burning Scale and Raes, Pommier, Neff, & Van Gucht self—compassion scale. After the pre-test, the experimental group received 8 sessions of ACT, while the control group received no intervention. At the end of intervention post-test was performed. The results were analyzed by ANCOVA at the level of 0.05 using SPSS 20 software. Results: Based on the results of the research, A significant difference was found between the two groups regarding their Marital Burning (P < 0.001, F=401.28) and increased self-compassion intervention (P < 0.001, F=457.52) before and after intervention. The effect size was 0.9 for Marital Burning and 0.3 for self-compassion. Conclusion: According to the findings of the study, ACT can be used to decrease Marital Burning and increase self-compassion in unsupervised Women. ACT leads to psychological flexibility and commitment to perform actions that may lead to a fulfilling, rich and meaningful life, so it can be used as an effective intervention to decrease Marital Burning and increase self-compassion.

Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in Depression and Anxiety in People with Substance Use Disorder

Iranian Journal of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences ◽

10.5812/ijpbs.110135 ◽

2022 ◽

Vol In Press (In Press) ◽

Author(s):

Zohreh Hashemi ◽

Sanaz Einy ◽

Matineh Ebadi

Keyword(s):

Substance Use ◽

Substance Use Disorder ◽

Analysis Of Covariance ◽

Control Group ◽

Depression And Anxiety ◽

Statistical Population ◽

Commitment Therapy ◽

Significant Difference

Background: The comorbidity of substance use, mood disorders, and anxiety has been proven in various studies, leading to many clinical implications. Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) in depression and anxiety in individuals with substance use disorder. Methods: This quasi-experimental study utilized a pretest-posttest design with a control group. The statistical population consisted of all people with substance abuse in Urmia in 2019, including 220 subjects. The sample consisted of 50 individuals with substance use disorders selected by purposive sampling and randomly assigned to experimental and control groups. The experimental group was trained in eight sessions, each lasting 90 min, based on the ACT protocol by Hayes et al. (2004), while the control group did not receive any intervention. The data were obtained using the Beck Depression Inventory and Beck Anxiety Inventory. Pretest and posttest were performed in both groups. The collected data were analyzed by multivariate analysis of covariance (MANCOVA) using SPSS23 software. Results: The results showed that after controlling for the pretest effects, a significant difference was observed between the mean posttest scores of the two groups in both depression and anxiety (P < 0.05). Conclusions: Acceptance and commitment therapy is an appropriate strategy to effectively improve depression and anxiety in people with substance use disorder.

Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on Anxiety in Hypertensive Patient

Indonesian Journal of Global Health Research ◽

10.37287/ijghr.v2i1.53 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 7-14

Author(s):

Tantri Widyarti Utami ◽

Yunani Sri Astuti

Keyword(s):

Physical Symptoms ◽

Emotional Reactions ◽

Control Group ◽

Hypertensive Patients ◽

Commitment Therapy ◽

Before And After ◽

Quasi Experimental ◽

Fear And Anxiety

Hypertension is a major problem in public health both in developed and developing countries. Emotional reactions due to hypertension are grieving, fear/anxiety, anger, depression and guilt. Anxiety is an unpleasant emotional by fear and tense and unwanted physical symptoms. Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) teaches clients to approach fear and anxiety more fundamentally, deeper, and in different ways Objective to knowing the effect of acceptance and commitment therapy on anxiety in hypertensive patients. Quasi-experimental design with a control group"with ACT interventions. The data obtained from 124 hypertensive patients who were divided into intervention and control groups. It analyzed by using Independent t-test and T-Paired tests. Research found there are differences in anxiety before and after intervention Acceptance and commitment therapy. Acceptance and commitment therapy can reduce the anxiety of hypertensive patients Keywords: acceptance and commitment therapy, anxiety, hypertension

How Counseling Based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Supported with Motivational Interviewing Affects Levels of Functional Recovery in Patients Diagnosed with Schizophrenia: A Quasi-Experimental Study

Clinical Nursing Research ◽

10.1177/1054773820935592 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 105477382093559

Author(s):

Erman Yıldız ◽

Rukuye Aylaz

Keyword(s):

Motivational Interviewing ◽

Functional Recovery ◽

Control Group ◽

Commitment Therapy ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Quasi Experimental ◽

Mental Health Centers ◽

Experimental Group

This study aimed to determine how counseling based on acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and supported with motivational interviewing (MIs) affected functional recovery in individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia (IDSs). A quasi-experimental design was used. The participants of this study were 87 individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia (36 in the experimental group and 51 in the control group). The experimental group received counseling based on ACT and supported with MIs. The data were collected between September 2018 and May 2019 using a Descriptive Information Form and the Functional Remission of General Schizophrenia Scale (FROGS). The participants in the experimental group were given a group counseling program of eight sessions at community mental health centers in downtown Malatya, Turkey. The results revealed a statistically significant difference in the mean scores on FROGS between those in the IDS experimental group and those in the control group. The scores increased on both groups.

Effect of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on Sexual Desire in Women with Breast Cancer after Mastectomy

10.30699/ijbd.12.4.39 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 12 (4) ◽

pp. 39-51

Author(s):

Sheida Jabalameli ◽

Leila Ghasemi

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Sexual Desire ◽

Analysis Of Covariance ◽

Control Group ◽

Statistical Population ◽

Commitment Therapy ◽

Significant Difference ◽

The Mean

Introduction: The effects of breast cancer and mastectomy on sexuality, an important aspect of personality, emphasize the need for psychological treatments. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) on sexual desire in breast cancer patients after mastectomy. Methods: This was a semiexperimental study with an experimental and a control group with a pretest-posttest design. The statistical population included all women with breast cancer in the Isfahan province who had come to Alla charity center in 2017. A sample of 26 women with breast cancer was selected through available sampling and assigned randomly to two groups of 13 subjects each. The experimental group received ACT over 8 sessions and the control group remained on the waiting list until the end of the study. The measurement tool was the Hurlbert Index of Sexual Desire administered before and after the intervention. Data were analyzed with SPSS 16 using an analysis of covariance test. Results: There was a significant difference in the mean scores on sexual desire between the two groups (F = 7.99, p = 0.014). The mean score on sexual desire improved from 0.85 to 1.23 in the treatment group, but there was no change in the control group (1.17 in the pretest vs 1.16 in the posttest). In general, ACT was effective in improving sexual desire in patients (p < 0.05, effect size: 0.48). Conclusion: In general, according to the findings of this research, ACT seems to be effective in improving psychological problems in women with breast cancer.

Comparing the Effectiveness of Behavioral Activation and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in Cognitive-Attentional Syndrome in Patients with Depression

Middle East Journal of Rehabilitation and Health ◽

10.5812/mejrh.109550 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol In Press (In Press) ◽

Author(s):

Sahar Amiri ◽

Parvin Ehteshamzadeh ◽

Fariba Hafezi ◽

Mohammad Reza Borna

Keyword(s):

Behavioral Activation ◽

Analysis Of Covariance ◽

Control Group ◽

Commitment Therapy ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Quasi Experimental ◽

And Control

Background: Cognitive-attentional syndrome (CAS) is one of the primary constructs of depression, the treatment of which is highly challenging because of its high prevalence and the emergence of symptoms such as feelings of sadness, emptiness, and hopelessness. Objectives: The present study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of behavioral activation (BA) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) in CAS in patients with depression. Methods: This quasi-experimental research utilized a pretest, posttest, and two-month follow-up design with a control group. The study population comprised 260 patients with a diagnosis of depression who referred to the psychological centers of Ahvaz in 2019. The sample consisted of 45 patients with depression selected by convenience sampling. We randomly divided the participants into two experimental groups (BA and ACT) and a control group (n = 15 per group). The research instrument included the cognitive-attentional syndrome (CAS-1) questionnaire. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 24.0 with descriptive and inferential statistics, such as mean, standard deviation, and multivariate analysis of covariance (MANCOVA). Results: In terms of CAS and its components, there was a significant difference between the experimental and control groups in the posttest and follow-up phases (P = 0.0001). Besides, ACT and BA significantly reduced CAS and its components in the posttest phase (P = 0.0001). However, the effectiveness of BA in decreasing CAS and its components remained during the follow-up phase. Furthermore, the results showed that ACT was more effective in reducing attention to threat and metacognitive beliefs during the posttest phase. Conclusions: According to research findings, both BA and ACT are efficient therapies in reducing CAS in patients with depression. Thus, both approaches can be used to strengthen treatment interventions to reduce CAS in patients with depression.

Existential therapy versus acceptance and commitment therapy for feelings of loneliness and irrational beliefs in male prisoners

European Journal of Translational Myology ◽

10.4081/ejtm.2022.10271 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Abolfazl Ziaee ◽

Hamid Nejat ◽

Hossein Akbari Amarghan ◽

Elham Fariborzi

Keyword(s):

Irrational Beliefs ◽

Future Research ◽

Control Group ◽

Existential Therapy ◽

Statistical Population ◽

Commitment Therapy ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Male Prisoners

Today’s people live in a society with many dangers to their peace and security. The effectiveness of different therapies in psychological variables needs to be evaluated to reach the most precise therapies based on research evidence. This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of existential therapy (ET) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) in alleviating the loneliness and irrational beliefs of male prisoners. In the present quasi-experimental study, the statistical population consisted of all married male prisoners aged between 25 to 45 years in Mashhad Central Prison in the first half of 2017. Among the statistical population, 36 people were selected and then randomly placed in three research groups. The two experimental groups underwent eight separate intervention sessions, ET, and ACT. At the beginning and end of the study, all of the three groups were evaluated by a research questionnaire, including the loneliness scale. The results of data analysis showed that, in comparison with the control group, the changes in the other two groups under ET and ACT were significant as to the feeling of loneliness and irrational beliefs of prisoners. However, there was no significant difference between the effects of these two treatments. The present research was limited in the case of examining the follow-up stage due to lack of access and cooperation of the subjects, incorporating some control variables (such as the history of substance use and psychiatry), and employing other evaluation methods (e.g., interview). It is highly suggested that future research should address these limitations.

Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on Body Image of Women with Breast Cancer after Mastectomy Surgery

Scientific research journal of Health System Research ◽

10.32592/hsr.2020.15.4.101 ◽

2020 ◽

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Body Image ◽

Control Group ◽

Commitment Therapy ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Post Test ◽

And Control ◽

Experimental Group

Background & Aim: In recent years, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) has been used a lot with emphasis on acceptance of life problems and psychological flexebility. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) on body image of women with breast cancer after mastectomy surgery. Methods: The research method was semi-experimental with experimental and control group with pre-test and post-test. A sapmle of 26 female with breast cancer were selected through targeted sampling from Alla charity center in Isfahan in year 2017 and assigned to two groups with 13 subjects. The experimental group received ACT in 8 sessions. The measurement tool was multidimensional questionnaire on personal body image (MBSRQ) that was used in both the experimental and control groups in pre-test and post-test. The findings were analyzed using SPSS. Results: The results of covariance analysis showed that there was a significant difference between the mean scores of body image and its dimensions in experimental and control group and ACT was effective on improvement of body image in patients of experimental group (p<0.05). Conclusion: in general, the ACT seems to be effective on improvement of psychological problems in women with breast canscer.

Effect of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on Impulsivity of Patients With Methamphetamine Use Disorder

Journal of Rehabilitation ◽

10.32598/rj.21.3.3028.1 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 21 (3) ◽

pp. 406-421

Author(s):

Mahdi Yousefi ◽

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Seyyed Jalal Younesi ◽

Ali Farhoudian ◽

Mohammad Hadi Safi ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Behavioral Therapy ◽

Control Group ◽

Control Group Design ◽

Methamphetamine Use ◽

Commitment Therapy ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Quasi Experimental ◽

Methamphetamine Use Disorder

Objective: Executive functions and impulse control ability are severely impaired in people with amphetamine use disorders. In this regard the study aims to decrease impulsivity in patients with Methamphetamine use disorder by using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Materials & Methods: The study is a quasi-experimental study with a pretest-posttest control group design. The study population included all men under treatment with Methamphetamine use disorder in 2019 in Yazd city. The sampling method was purposive sampling. Among those who scored higher than the cut-point according to Bart's Impulsivity Questionnaire (1994), 12 were randomly assigned to the experimental group and 12 randomly assigned to the control group. Descriptive and inferential statistical methods including covariance analysis were used to analyze the data. Results: The results showed that the value of the parameter (F) belonging to the pretest variable was 4.9 and it was significant. Therefore, there was a significant difference between the mean scores of impulsivity of the control and experimental groups in the posttest after the pretest effect was gone in patients with treated methamphetamine use disorder. Conclusion: Finally based on the results of this study, it can be concluded that the ACT as a new and emerging treatment of the third wave of behavioral therapy is a useful intervention for patients with methamphetamine use disorder to reduce their impulsive behaviors.

The Efficacy of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on Psychological Resilience in Women with Substance Use Disorder

international journal high risk behaviors & addiction ◽

10.5812/ijhrba.92102 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 9 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Leyla Najafi ◽

Ali Arab

Keyword(s):

Addiction Treatment ◽

Psychological Status ◽

Drug Abuser ◽

Control Group ◽

Psychological Resilience ◽

Statistical Population ◽

Commitment Therapy ◽

Post Test

Background: Drug addiction, defined as a chronic brain disease, leads to worse physical and psychological status that has the most damaging effect on the family system. Objectives: This study investigated the effect of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) on psychological resilience in drug abuser women. Methods: This semi-trial study was done by a pre-test/post-test and the control group. The statistical population of this study was drug abuser women who were hospitalized in addiction treatment camps in Zahedan and were detoxified. The single-stage cluster was sampling method; twenty-seven females were randomly divided into the trial (n = 13) and control groups (n = 14). The Connor‐Davidson resilience scale (CD‐RISC) was used as questionnaire. The data were analyzed by multivariate covariance analysis. Results: There was a significant change in the interpersonal competence, negative affective tolerance, and spiritual effects in the post-test in the experimental group compared with the control group. According to the Eta coefficients report, the most effective issue was the perception of individual competence with the effect and difference equal to 34% in post-test scores, which was the effect of ACT. Conclusions: It appears that acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) may be an effective intervention in improving psychological resilience in drug abuser women. Accordingly, it is suggested that therapists should use ACT to significantly promote psychological resilience along with medical treatments for drug abuser women that need critical care of their psychological functioning.

Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on Resilience, Psychological Well-Being, and Life Expectancy in Asthmatic Patients

The Journal of Tolooebehdasht ◽

10.18502/tbj.v20i1.6185 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Shaghayegh Bahramiabdolmalaki ◽

Alireza Homayouni ◽

Masoud Aliyali

Keyword(s):

Life Expectancy ◽

Well Being ◽

Test Collection ◽

Psychological Well Being ◽

Asthmatic Patients ◽

Commitment Therapy ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Post Test

Introduction: Psychosomatic experts have tried to associate mental disorders to physical illnesses. The vulnerability of different parts of the body is thought to depend on fundamental differences between individuals. One of the methods that seems to affect the psychological problems of asthma patients is acceptance and commitment therapy. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of acceptance- and commitment-based therapy on resilience, psychological well-being, and life expectancy in asthmatic patients. Methods: This quasi-experimental pre-test and post-test study was conducted on 30 asthmatic patients who were randomly assigned to the experimental (n = 15) and control (n = 15) groups according to the inclusion criteria. Acceptance and commitment therapy sessions were based on the treatment package of Hayes et al. in 8 sessions of 60 minutes on the experimental group and no intervention was performed on the control group. All participants took part in the pre-test and post-test. Collection tools included Conner-Davidson Resilience Questionnaire, Schneider Life expectancy, and Ryf Psychological Well-being. Results: The results showed a significant difference in the components of resilience, psychological well-being, and life expectancy in asthmatic patients before and after the experiment (p <0.05). In other words, acceptance and commitment-based therapy had a positive effect on resilience, psychological well-being and life expectancy in asthmatic patients and these components have increased in patients. Conclusion: Findings showed that acceptance- and commitment-based therapy was effective on resilience, psychological well-being, and life expectancy of asthmatic patients. This treatment is suggested to be used in conjunction with drug therapy to improve the psychological symptoms of asthmatic patients.