Web-Based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Mental Health Problems in College Students: A Randomized Controlled Trial

被引:152
作者
Levin, Michael E. [1 ]
Haeger, Jack A. [2 ]
Pierce, Benjamin G. [3 ]
Twohig, Michael P. [1 ]
机构
[1] Utah State Univ, 2810 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322 USA
[2] Utah State Univ, Combined Clin Counseling & Sch Psychol PhD Progra, Logan, UT 84322 USA
[3] Utah State Univ, Combined PhD Program, Logan, UT 84322 USA
关键词
acceptance and commitment therapy; self-help; web-based; transdiagnostic; college students; METAANALYSIS; PROGRAM; QUESTIONNAIRE; FEASIBILITY; MODEL; SCALE;
D O I
10.1177/0145445516659645
中图分类号
B849 [应用心理学];
学科分类号
040203 ;
摘要
There are significant challenges in addressing the mental health needs of college students. The current study tested an acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), web-based self-help program to treat a broad range of psychological problems students struggle with. A sample of 79 college students was randomized to web-based ACT or a waitlist condition, with assessments at baseline and posttreatment. Results indicated adequate acceptability and program engagement for the ACT website. Relative to waitlist, participants receiving ACT improved on overall distress, general anxiety, social anxiety, depression, academic concerns, and positive mental health. There were no between-group effects on eating concerns, alcohol use, or hostility, or on some key ACT process of change measures. ACT participants improved more on mindful acceptance and obstruction to valued living, both of which mediated treatment outcomes. Results are discussed in the context of lessons learned with the website prototype, and areas for further research are presented.
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页码:141 / 162
页数:22
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