Preliminary Effectiveness Study of Web-based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Intervention for Promoting Wellbeing in University Students
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 176
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Change in wellbeing scores measured by the WHO-Five-Well-being Index (WHO-5)
研究概览
简要总结
University students frequently experience psychological distress, reduced wellbeing, and academic challenges associated with the transition to higher education. This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effectiveness of a culturally adapted web-based intervention based on the principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Participants were randomly assigned to either an intervention group receiving an eight-session online mindfulness program or a wait-list control group. The intervention was designed to improve mindfulness, psychological flexibility, wellbeing, quality of life, and academic functioning. Outcomes were assessed using standardized self-report measures administered before and after the intervention. The study examined whether participation in the intervention resulted in significant improvements compared with the wait-list control condition.
详细描述
University students commonly encounter academic, social, and personal stressors that increase their risk of psychological distress and negatively affect wellbeing and academic performance. Although mindfulness-based interventions have demonstrated effectiveness in improving mental health outcomes, evidence regarding culturally adapted web-based interventions for Pakistani university students remains limited.
This study developed and evaluated a culturally appropriate web-based intervention grounded in the six core processes of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), including acceptance, cognitive defusion, present-moment awareness, self-as-context, values clarification, and committed action. The intervention was delivered online over eight weekly sessions and included psychoeducation, mindfulness exercises, breathing practices, experiential activities, and home assignments.
A randomized controlled trial was conducted among undergraduate psychology students enrolled at the National University of Modern Languages (NUML), Islamabad. Participants were randomly allocated to either the intervention group or a wait-list control group. Standardized measures of mindfulness, psychological flexibility, wellbeing, quality of life, academic psychological capital, work engagement, and general psychological health were administered before and after the intervention to evaluate its effectiveness.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Treatment
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 25 Years（Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •Undergraduate university students enrolled at the National University of Modern Languages (NUML), Islamabad.
- •Aged 18 years or older. Able to read and understand English and Urdu (or the language used for the intervention and questionnaires).
- •Willing to participate and provide written informed consent. Able to access the internet and complete the web-based intervention activities.
排除标准
- •Participants currently receiving any psychological treatment or psychotherapy. Participants with a diagnosed psychiatric disorder that would interfere with participation.
- •Participants unable to complete the web-based intervention or study assessments.
- •Participants who did not provide informed consent.
研究组 & 干预措施
Web-Based ACT Intervention
Participants received an eight-session web-based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) intervention designed to improve mindfulness, psychological flexibility, wellbeing, and quality of life
干预措施: Web-based ACT intervention for University Students (Behavioral)
Wait-list Control
Participants were assigned to a wait-list control group and did not receive the intervention during the study period. They were offered the intervention after completion of the post-intervention assessment.
结局指标
主要结局
Change in wellbeing scores measured by the WHO-Five-Well-being Index (WHO-5)
时间窗: Baseline and immediately post-intervention (8 weeks)
Wellbeing was assessed at baseline and immediately after completion of the eight-session web-based intervention.
Change in mindfulness scores measured by the Five facet mindfulness questionnaire (FFMQ)
时间窗: Baseline and immediately post-intervention (8 weeks)
Mindfulness was assessed at baseline and immediately after completion of the eight-session web-based intervention.
Change in Psychological Flexibility score measured by the Acceptance and action questionnaire (AAQ-II)
时间窗: Baseline and immediately post-intervention (8 weeks)
It was administered at baseline and immediately after completion of the eight-session web-based intervention.
Change in wellbeing scores measured by the WHO-Five-Well-being Index
时间窗: Baseline and immediately post-intervention (8 weeks)
Wellbeing was assessed at baseline and immediately after completion of the eight-session web-based intervention.
次要结局
- Change in Quality of Life score measured by the WHOQOL(Baseline and immediately post-intervention (8 weeks))
- Change in Academic Psychological Capital score measured by Academic Psychological Capital Questionnaire(Baseline and immediately post-intervention (8 weeks))
- Change in Academic Engagement score measured by Utrecht Work Engagement Scale for students (UWES)(Baseline and immediately post-intervention (8 weeks))
- Change in Mental Health score measured by the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12)(Baseline and immediately post-intervention (8 weeks))