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 in incarcerated people. Our review suggests that ACT improves psychological symptoms, behaviours and mindfulness skills in incarcerated people. However, analyses yielded mixed results for impulsivity, and small effect sizes for aggression.
Criminal Justice