APS
2024 APS Annual Convention · 2024
Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with Incarcerated Individuals with and without Mental Disorders: A Meta-Analysis.
- Raphaëlle Merlo
Université Laval - Tania Lecomte
Université de Montréal - Justin Lamontagne
Université de Montréal - Archibaldo Bravo
Université de Montréal - Annabelle Naud
Université de Montréal - Chloé Thiffault
Université de Montréal - Stéphane Potvin
Université de Montréal
Abstract
We conducted a systematic review (N=14) and meta-analysis (N=7) on the effect of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on psychological symptoms, behaviors and mindfulness skills in incarcerated people. No significant difference was found between ACT and CBT (p=0.464) for experiential avoidance.
Criminal Justice