Meta-analysis reveals moderate effect of acceptance and commitment therapy on psychopathology in transitional-age youth, suggesting benefits for well-being.
Key Points
Acceptance and commitment therapy effectively reduces psychopathology and enhances coping in transitional-age youth.
The study found a moderate effect size (Hedges’s g = 0.72) comparing ACT to control conditions in terms of well-being.
Using a three-level meta-analytic model, the researchers analyzed data from 65 studies involving 5283 participants.
Despite the positive outcomes, the findings are limited by high bias risk and significant heterogeneity among the selected studies.