A Systematic Review of Values-Based Psychometric Tools Within Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Barrett, Katie; O’Connor, Martin; McHugh, Louise

doi:10.1007/s40732-019-00352-7

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“…To summarize, the AAQ-II and the OPERAS Neuroticism scale measure two different, albeit closely related, constructs. This means the AAQ-II is a viable research tool, which is consistent with what other authors have reported (Barrett et al, 2019).…”

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Validation of the Acceptance and Action Questionnaire-II in the general Spanish population

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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy states that Experiential Avoidance contributes to the development of psychological issues. The Acceptance and Action Questionnaire-II measures Experiential Avoidance. The objective of the current study is to perform a validation of the Acceptance and Action Questionnaire-II in the general Spanish population. A sample of 964 participants from all over Spain was used (M = 43.43 years; SD = 15.27). The psychometric properties of the questionnaire were examined according to Classical Test Theory. In addition, assessments were made of participants’ personality, Emotional Intelligence, Anxiety, and Depression, and the influence of sex and age on Experiential Avoidance was examined. The Acceptance and Action Questionnaire-II is a unidimensional instrument, with excellent reliability (α = .93) and adequate evidence of validity. Differences were observed based on sex, with women scoring higher, and based on age, with lower scores in the older age groups. The Acceptance and Action Questionnaire-II is a valid, reliable instrument for use in the general Spanish population.

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Validation of the Acceptance and Action Questionnaire-II in the general Spanish population

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“…Regarding extant methodological constraints, first, psychometric concerns have arisen about several of the most widely used measures of the core theorized ACT target processes including in the domains of experiential avoidance (Tyndall et al, 2019;Wolgast, 2014) and values-aligned behavior (Barrett et al, 2019;Reilly et al, 2019). It is possible that previous studies' failure to detect movement on these variables results from the use of insufficiently sensitive or construct-specific instruments (Benoy et al, 2019).…”

Section: Intervention and Mediation Effects Of Target Processes In A Randomized Controlled Trial Of Acceptance And Commitment Therapy Formentioning

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“…Because the modeling approach shifted from the pre-registered plan, we reduced the number of examined models from what was pre-registered in order to reduce Type I error risk. Specifically, we analyzed only the anxiety-related outcomes, given the trial's focus on anxious cancer survivors and the established theoretical and empirical links between anxiety reduction and experiential avoidance (Hayes-Skelton & Eustis, 2020), values-aligned behavior (Barrett et al, 2019), and self-compassion (A.…”

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Intervention and Mediation Effects of Target Processes in a Randomized Controlled Trial of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Anxious Cancer Survivors in Community Oncology Clinics

Fishbein¹,

Judd²,

Genung³

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Objective: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a promising intervention for cancer survivors, but its mechanisms in real-world settings are not fully understood. This study examined ACT-specific and broader target processes as mediators in the Valued Living randomized controlled trial, which compared ACT and usual care for anxious cancer survivors in a real-world community oncology setting.Method: Two ACT-specific target processes (experiential avoidance and values-aligned behavior, each measured with two validated instruments) and two broader target processes (emotional approach coping and self-compassion) were analyzed at Pre- and Post-intervention as predictors and mediators of anxiety symptoms, cancer-related trauma symptoms, and fear of cancer recurrence in a causal steps framework (n = 117). Results: During the intervention, ACT participants improved significantly more than usual care participants on the broader target processes (ps <= .035) but not the ACT-specific target processes (ps >= .080). Cancer-related emotional approach coping mediated cancer-related trauma symptoms and fear of recurrence (ps .043-.044). Self-compassion mediated fear of recurrence (p = .045), and showed marginal patterns for trauma symptoms (p = .059) and anxiety symptoms (p = .084).Conclusion: ACT may work in real-world settings for cancer survivors by promoting self-compassion and coping through emotional processing and expression.

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“…One well-evidenced transdiagnostically effective therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), includes time perspective elements. For example, the Value intervention element of ACT encourages people to look into their long-term values with future positive outcomes while the "contact with the present moment" and "self as context" components, which are adopted from the mindfulness skill sets, train people to focus on the ongoing ows of the present moment (7,39,40).…”

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Time Perspective as A Common Transdiagnostic Factor of Mental Problems: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Protocol

Wong

Obsuth

Murray

2021

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BackgroundResearch into the transdiagnostic processes underlying multiple mental health problems is promising for making clinical practice and interventions more effective and resource-efficient. In this protocol, we describe a systematic review and meta-analysis that will explore time perspective, defined as an individual’s relative investment of attention on past, present, and future, as a possible transdiagnostic factor that may contribute to issues across wide-ranging domains of mental health. MethodsA systematic review and meta-analysis will be conducted to quantify the associations between mental health issue and specific dimensions of time perspective (past, present, future), respectively. The review will include quantitatively measured associations between time perspective and psychological problems published in a peer-reviewed journal from 1st January 1990 up until 1st March 2021, in the English language. Electronic searches will be conducted in Google Scholar, PubMed, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, and Web of Science, and EMBASE and supplemented by expert consultation and inspection of the reference lists of included papers. Screening, quality assessment and data extraction will be conducted by two reviewers independently, and potential conflicts will be resolved through discussion with a third reviewer. Random-effects meta-analysis will be conducted using the metafor package in R statistical software, and quality assessment will employ The Newcastle-Ottawa Quality Assessment Form for Cohort Studies and for Case-Control Studies. The Quality In Prognosis Studies (QUIPS) will be used to evaluate risk of bias. A narrative synthesis will additionally be used to summarize and interpret the results. DiscussionThe present review will provide the first systematic synthesis exploring the associations between time perspective defined as a multidimensional construct and a broad range of mental health issues. This will help evaluate the extent to which time perspective can be considered a key transdiagnostic factor in mental health and thus a key intervention target for the prevention and treatment of multiple mental health issues simultaneously. With a clearer view of the relations between time perspective and various mental health issues based on a robust synthesis, more focused, effective, and efficient interventions may be delivered. Systematic review registrationPROSPERO CRD42021228869

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A Systematic Review of Values-Based Psychometric Tools Within Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Cited by 32 publications

References 57 publications

Validation of the Acceptance and Action Questionnaire-II in the general Spanish population

Validation of the Acceptance and Action Questionnaire-II in the general Spanish population

Intervention and Mediation Effects of Target Processes in a Randomized Controlled Trial of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Anxious Cancer Survivors in Community Oncology Clinics

Time Perspective as A Common Transdiagnostic Factor of Mental Problems: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Protocol

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