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ACT-Based Intervention for College Students' Mental Health
Sponsor: Mehmet Akif Ersoy University
Summary
This study evaluated the effects of a structured Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)-based group intervention on college students' mental health. A total of 100 undergraduate students participated in the study and were assigned to an ACT intervention group, an active comparison group receiving personal development activities, or a no-intervention control group. The ACT intervention consisted of seven weekly group sessions of approximately 90 minutes each. Outcomes included psychological flexibility, self-compassion, holistic well-being, and psychological symptoms. Assessments were conducted at baseline, immediately after the intervention, and approximately 12 weeks after the post-intervention assessment.
Official title: Enhancing College Students' Mental Health Through an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)-Based Intervention
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
100
Start Date
2026-01-15
Completion Date
2026-05-28
Last Updated
2026-10-08
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)-Based Group Intervention
The intervention consisted of seven weekly group sessions, each lasting approximately 90 minutes. The program was based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and addressed core ACT processes, including present-moment awareness, cognitive defusion, acceptance, self-as-context, values, and committed action. The intervention aimed to improve psychological flexibility, self-compassion, and holistic well-being and to reduce psychological symptoms among college students.
Personal Development Activities
The placebo group received seven weekly group sessions of approximately 90 minutes each. The sessions focused on personal development topics, including time management, communication, motivation, study skills, goal setting, personal awareness, and adjustment to college life. No ACT-specific techniques were included in these sessions.
Locations (1)
Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University
Burdur, Turkey (Türkiye)