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Validation of the acceptance and action questionnaire for weight-related difficulties in an eating disorder population
ConclusionsThe AAQW-R may be a useful process measure for change of experiential avoidance in ED patients. (Source: Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science)
Source: Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science - July 10, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

Do attachment anxiety and hostility mediate the relationship between experiential avoidance and interpersonal problems in mental health carers?
This study aimed to examine the relationship between experiential avoidance and eight interpersonal problem domains amongst lay mental health carers, and tested the mediating role of attachment anxiety and hostility. In addition, an alternative (reverse) mediation was tested in which experiential avoidance played the mediating role. A cross-sectional community-based sample of 145 mental health carers completed a questionnaire containing demographics and measures of interpersonal problems, experiential avoidance, attachment anxiety and hostility. Results indicated the relationship between experiential avoidance and interper...
Source: Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science - July 10, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

Randomized Controlled Trial of a Brief Acceptance and Commitment Training for Parents of Individuals Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders
We examined the effect of a brief Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) based intervention for eighteen parents of children with autism compared to a matched randomized control group. The treatment group demonstrated statistically significant improvements (p < 0.05) and large effect sizes on six of eight self-report measures following treatment, including the Acceptance and Action Questionnaire-II (p=0.0318, d=0.94), Beck Depression Inventory-II (p=0.0239, d=−1.01), Cognitive Fusion Questionnaire-13 (p=0.0485, d=0.83), Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (p=0.007, d=1.29), Internalized Shame Scale (p=0.0052, d=−1.3...
Source: Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science - July 10, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

Assessing psychological inflexibility in university students: Development and validation of the acceptance and action questionnaire for university students (AAQ-US)
This study sought to develop and validate a domain-specific measure of psychological inflexibility for university students, the acceptance and action questionnaire for university students (AAQ-US). Generic versions of the AAQ tend to not be as sensitive to changes in campus-specific functioning —a key outcome of interest in this population. An online survey was conducted with 425 undergraduate students. Psychometric analyses led to the refinement of a 12-item, single factor scale with strong internal consistency. Evidence for convergent validity was found with moderate to large correlations between the AAQ-US and measure...
Source: Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science - July 10, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

Development and initial validation of the Generalized Pliance Questionnaire
In conclusion, the GPQ seems to be a valid and reliable measure of generalized pliance. (Source: Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science)
Source: Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science - July 10, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research