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Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on Interpersonal Problems and Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Among University Students Publisher



Norouzi M1 ; Zargar F2 ; Norouzi F3
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  1. 1. Department of Clinical Psychology, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
  2. 2. Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
  3. 3. Department of Clinical Psychology, Islamic Azad University Bandargaz Branch, Bandargaz, Iran

Source: Iranian Journal of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Published:2017


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Background: The acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is a novel method for resolving interpersonal problems. Objectives: This study aimed at determining the effectiveness of ACT on interpersonal problems and difficulties in emotion regulation among female students with interpersonal problems. Methods: In this randomized clinical trial, the study population consisted of 70 female students, who were selected via purposive sampling from Azad University of Gorgan, Iran. The study population was randomly categorized to intervention (ACT group) and control groups. The intervention group consisted of ten 90-minute ACT sessions, held by a trained clinical psychologist, according to a study by Mckay, Lev and Skeen (2012). The data collection tools included two short-form questionnaires, including the inventory of interpersonal problems (IIP-32) and difficulties in emotion regulation scale (DERS). Pre-test and post-test scores were analyzed, using covariance methods. Results: Generally, the findingsshowed a significant difference in the post-test scores between the control and ACT groups following the intervention. Conclusions: Based on the findings, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) can be effective in improvement of interpersonal problems and emotional dysregulation. © 2017, Iranian Journal of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.
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