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Randomized controlled trial of a web-based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) program to promote mental health
Shelley Viskovich1, Kenneth Ian Pakenham2
1Doctor of Philosophy, School of Psychology, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
Objective:
This study evaluated a 4-week web-based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) mental health promotion intervention for university students.
Method:
Participants were randomized to intervention (n = 596) or waitlist control (n = 566). Assessment of primary outcomes (depression, anxiety, stress, well-being, self-compassion, life satisfaction, and academic performance) and ACT processes (acceptance, cognitive fusion, education values, valued living, and present moment awareness) occurred at pre- and post-intervention and 12-week follow-up for intervention participants, and the same pre-post interval for waitlist control participants.
Results:
Analyses showed significant improvements from pre- to post-intervention compared with waitlist control on all primary outcomes and ACT processes. All intervention gains were maintained at follow-up. Improvements on all primary outcomes were mediated by three or more ACT processes in both samples. Intervention effects were consistent across both sample groupings.
Conclusion:
Findings provide support for a web-based ACT mental health promotion intervention for university students.
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