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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Parents of Children With ASD: Effects on Cognitive Fusion, Stigma, and Mindfulness
Sponsor: University of Jazan
Summary
The goal of this intervention is to evaluate whether Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can improve psychological well-being among parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Saudi Arabia. The study focuses on parents aged 18 years and older who are caring for children diagnosed with ASD. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does ACT reduce affiliate stigma among parents of children with ASD? * Does ACT reduce cognitive fusion among parents of children with ASD? * Does ACT improve mindfulness levels among parents of children with ASD? * Does ACT reduce mental health problems (depression, anxiety, and stress) among parents of children with ASD? * Does ACT influence perceived social support among parents of children with ASD? Participants will take part in an ACT-based intervention program and complete questionnaires before and after the intervention. Specifically, participants will: * Attend structured ACT sessions delivered online over five weeks. * Complete questionnaires measuring affiliate stigma, cognitive fusion, and mindfulness before the intervention. * Complete the same questionnaires after the intervention to assess changes.
Official title: Impact of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on Cognitive Fusion, Affiliate Stigma, and Mindfulness of Parents to Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
30
Start Date
2026-01-25
Completion Date
2026-02-26
Last Updated
2026-05-13
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a structured behavioral intervention designed to enhance psychological flexibility through mindfulness, acceptance, and value-based action. In this study, ACT was delivered online by a trained mental health nurse to parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The intervention consisted of multiple sessions conducted weekly over several weeks. Sessions included psycho-education about ACT principles, mindfulness exercises, cognitive fusion techniques, and strategies to promote acceptance and value-driven behavior. Participants engaged in interactive discussions, guided activities, and homework assignments. The intervention aimed to reduce cognitive fusion and affiliate stigma while improving mindfulness. Outcome measures were assessed before and after the intervention to evaluate effectiveness.
Locations (1)
Jazan Health Cluster
Jizan, Saudi Arabia