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Gafarzade N, Khaleghipour S. (2025). Effectiveness of Crisis Intervention Enriched with Acceptance and Commitment Approach on Resilience, Distress Tolerance, and Death Anxiety. Journal of Childhood Health and Education. 6(3),
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1- Department of Psychology, Naein Branch, Islamic Azad University, Naein, Iran
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Background and Objective: The present study aimed to determine the effectiveness of crisis intervention based on the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) approach on resilience, distress tolerance, and death anxiety in mothers of children with cancer.
Methodology: This quasi-experimental research utilized a pre-test and post-test design with a control group. The statistical population consisted of mothers with children diagnosed with cancer in Shahrekord City in 2024. A purposeful sampling method was used to select 30 participants, who were randomly assigned to an experimental group (15 participants) and a control group (15 participants). The experimental group received 11 sessions of crisis intervention based on the ACT approach (Gandhi, 2004; Hayes, 2004), with each session lasting 90 minutes, conducted twice a week. The control group did not receive any specific treatment during this period. Measurement tools included the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (2003), the Distress Tolerance Scale by Simons and Gaher (2005), and the Death Anxiety Scale by Templer (1970). Data were analyzed using multivariate analysis of covariance (MANCOVA) and univariate analysis of covariance (ANCOVA).
Findings: The results indicated significant differences between the experimental and control groups regarding resilience, demonstrating that crisis intervention based on the ACT approach was effective in enhancing resilience. Furthermore, there were significant differences in distress tolerance and its components (tolerance, regulation, absorption, and evaluation), indicating that the intervention was effective in improving these areas as well. Additionally, significant differences were found in death anxiety between the two groups, further supporting the effectiveness of the ACT-based intervention.
Conclusion: It can be concluded that crisis intervention utilizing the Acceptance and Commitment approach may serve as an effective treatment for mothers of children with cancer who are experiencing challenging psychological conditions. This approach can be utilized by therapists to enhance the quality of life for this group.
Methodology: This quasi-experimental research utilized a pre-test and post-test design with a control group. The statistical population consisted of mothers with children diagnosed with cancer in Shahrekord City in 2024. A purposeful sampling method was used to select 30 participants, who were randomly assigned to an experimental group (15 participants) and a control group (15 participants). The experimental group received 11 sessions of crisis intervention based on the ACT approach (Gandhi, 2004; Hayes, 2004), with each session lasting 90 minutes, conducted twice a week. The control group did not receive any specific treatment during this period. Measurement tools included the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (2003), the Distress Tolerance Scale by Simons and Gaher (2005), and the Death Anxiety Scale by Templer (1970). Data were analyzed using multivariate analysis of covariance (MANCOVA) and univariate analysis of covariance (ANCOVA).
Findings: The results indicated significant differences between the experimental and control groups regarding resilience, demonstrating that crisis intervention based on the ACT approach was effective in enhancing resilience. Furthermore, there were significant differences in distress tolerance and its components (tolerance, regulation, absorption, and evaluation), indicating that the intervention was effective in improving these areas as well. Additionally, significant differences were found in death anxiety between the two groups, further supporting the effectiveness of the ACT-based intervention.
Conclusion: It can be concluded that crisis intervention utilizing the Acceptance and Commitment approach may serve as an effective treatment for mothers of children with cancer who are experiencing challenging psychological conditions. This approach can be utilized by therapists to enhance the quality of life for this group.
Keywords: Crisis intervention, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, resilience, distress tolerance, death anxiety
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Received: 2025/02/9 | Accepted: 2025/10/7 | Published: 2025/11/1
Received: 2025/02/9 | Accepted: 2025/10/7 | Published: 2025/11/1
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