The Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) on the Depression and Anxiety Symptoms of Mothers Having Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

AsgharDavoodi, Ali (2019) The Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) on the Depression and Anxiety Symptoms of Mothers Having Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Masters thesis, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili.

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Abstract

Reserch Aim:The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) on the symptoms of depression and anxiety in mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder. Reserch method:The research design was pre-test and post-test with control group. The statistical population consisted of all mothers of mothers with autistic spectrum disorder in Tehran. From the target population, 30 mothers with autism spectrum disorder were selected as the sample size. They were randomly assigned. Finding:At first, each group was assessed using Beck Depression Inventory and Beck Anxiety Inventory, Subjects in the experimental group received 12 sessions of 60 minutes during 2 months of acceptance and commitment therapy. The control group did not receive such treatment. At the end, both groups were evaluated again. In this study, the findings were analyzed using covariance analysis. The results showed that acceptance and commitment therapy reduced the symptoms of depression and anxiety in the experimental group. Conclusion:These results suggest that acceptance and commitment therapy may be a useful intervention in reducing the symptoms of depression and anxiety in mothers with children with autism spectrum disorder.

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