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Group-based acceptance and commitment therapy to enhance graduate student psychological flexibility: Treatment
Rivian K Lewin1, Samuel F Acuff1, Kristoffer S Berlin1
1Department of Psychology, The University of Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee, USA.
Journal of American College Health : J of ACH
|February 12, 2021
Summary
This study introduces an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy group intervention for graduate students. The treatment aims to enhance psychological flexibility and was found to be acceptable and beneficial by participants.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Mental Health Interventions
Background:
- Graduate student mental health is a significant concern.
- There is a documented need for effective interventions.
- Psychological flexibility is crucial for well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) group treatment for graduate students.
- To promote psychological flexibility through core ACT processes.
- To assess the preliminary acceptability and social validity of the intervention.
Main Methods:
- An ACT group treatment was delivered to graduate students across disciplines.
- Participants reported on their psychological concerns.
- Measures of intervention acceptability were collected.
Main Results:
- Graduate students perceived the ACT intervention positively.
- Participants reported experiencing benefits from the group treatment.
- The intervention demonstrated social validity and acceptability.
Conclusions:
- The ACT group treatment is a socially valid and acceptable intervention for graduate students.
- Findings support further research into the efficacy and effectiveness of this treatment.
- This intervention shows promise for improving graduate student mental health.
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