Transactions on Data Analysis in Social Science

Transactions on Data Analysis in Social Science

Investigating Problem-Solving in Family Therapy Using the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Approach

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
S. Ganjbakhsh Tehrani 1
S. J. Sadeghi 2
S. Ganjbakhsh Tehrani 3
1 M.A. in Positive Psychology, Mahabad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mahabad, Iran
2 Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Mahabad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mahabad, Iran
3 B.A., Elementary School Teacher, Pishva Campus, Farhangian University, Pishva, Varamin, Iran
10.47176/TDASS.2024.152
Abstract
The present study aimed to investigate problem-solving in families using the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) approach. This semi-experimental study utilized a pretest-posttest-follow-up design with a control group. From among clients who voluntarily attended five counseling centers in Tehran, 30 individuals were selected as a convenient sample and randomly assigned to two groups: an experimental group (n = 15) and a control group (n = 15). The ACT-based therapeutic program was conducted in 10 group counseling sessions, each lasting 90 minutes. Data were collected using the Heppner and Petersen Problem-Solving Inventory. Results showed a significant impact of the ACT approach on problem-solving skills, with an effect size of 0.72. A significant difference was observed between the posttest scores of the experimental and control groups, with an effect size of 0.77. Analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) confirmed the effectiveness of the intervention on problem-solving skills, yielding a statistically significant F-value of 9.58 (p < 0.05). Furthermore, the follow-up results indicated that the therapeutic effects of the intervention were sustained over time.
Keywords
Acceptance
Commitment
Psychological Flexibility
ACT
Problem-Solving
Nine Techniques
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Transactions on Data Analysis in Social Science
Volume 6, Issue 3
Summer 2024
Pages 152-162

  • Receive Date 07 May 2024
  • Revise Date 10 June 2024
  • Accept Date 17 August 2024