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KMID : 0981220230230020201
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Congnitive Behavior Therapy in Korea
2023 Volume.23 No. 2 p.201 ~ p.220
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A pilot randomized controlled study of a single-session of ACT matrix for college students with emotional dysregulation
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Seo Min-Young
Jo Seong-Woo
Cho Sung-Kun
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Abstract
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In the present study, we explore the effects of ACT Matrix on emotional dysregulation, psychological flexibility, values, depression, anxiety, stress, and life satisfaction in college students with high levels of emotional dysregulation. For this purpose, 19 out of 169 college students enrolled in a local university in Daejeon who exceeded one standard deviation from the mean in their Korean version of the Emotional Dysregulation Scale (K-DERS) total score were recruited. Participants were randomized to ACT Matrix condition (n=10) or control condition(n=9) and received either a single session of ACT Matrix or an education on emotional regulation, respectively. Both groups filled out daily questionnaires for two weeks following the intervention. The ACT Matrix group answered questions related to awareness, while the control group read a short article on emotional regulation. Both groups were assessed for emotional dysregulation, psychological flexibility, values, depression, anxiety, stress, and life satisfaction pre- and post-treatment and at 4 weeks of follow-up. Unlike the control group, the ACT matrix group showed significant pre- and post-treatment differences. Anxiety and stress did not show statistically significant differences in either group, but emotional dysregulation and depression were significantly reduced and psychological flexibility, values and life satisfaction were significantly increased. These findings suggest that ACT Matrix may be an effective intervention for individuals with emotional dysregulation.
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KEYWORD
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Emotional Dysregulation, Matrix, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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