ACT AND ISLAMIC RESEARCH
This list was initially assembled in February 2022 by Ali Kolahdouzan and Hajar Movahedi Motlagh. There is a deep resonance between ACT and Islam, and there are a myriad of studies on ACT from largely Islamic countries. The list of randomized controlled trials includes literally hundreds of studies from such countries, especially Iran.
This list is of articles or studies that examine ACT ideas in light of Islamic teachings, modify standard ACT elements to fit Islamic culture, suggest how that might be done, or that compare ACT to other conditions that may reflect on such issues. This list is of relevance to the entire ACT community. There are similar efforts in other cultures, language communities, and religous groups, and while the specifics of these modifications may differ, there is much to learn about the strategy for modification across groups.
Journal Articles
Qazanfari, A. (2020). Evaluation and Critique of Modifying Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Therapeutic Approach Based on Quranic Teachings and Hadith. The Journal of Educational Doctrines in Quran and Hadith, 6(1), 125-145. Retrieved From: https://www.magiran.com/paper/2262567
Montazer, A., Nemati, F., Rahimi Nasab, M. H., & Mazidi Sharafabad, A. M. (2016). Enrichment of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) using Islamic teachings and Islamic mysticism. Second National Conference on New Studies and Research on Educational and Psychological Sciences in Iran, Qom. COI: CTCONF02_042 Retrieved From: https://civilica.com/doc/677908/
Jamshidian Qaleh Shahi, P., Aghaei, A., & Golparvar, M. (2017). Comparison between the Effect of Positivistic Islamic Approach modified with Persian Cultural Teaching and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on Psychological Well-Being of Infertile Women in Isfahan. Nursing and Midwifery Journal, Urmia Univeristy of Medical Sciences, Iran, 15(1), 48-57. Retrieved From: https://www.sid.ir/fa/journal/ViewPaper.aspx?ID=286682
Borghei, S. H., Roshan, R., & Bahrami, H. (2018). Effectiveness of a Group Therapy based on Acceptance and Commitment and Spirituality Therapy on Obsessive Beliefs and Quality of Life of People with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. The Middle Eastern Journal of Disability Studies, 10(6), 6-16. Retrieved From: http://research.shahed.ac.ir/WSR/WebPages/Report/PaperView.aspx?PaperID=137900
Burghai, Sh., Roshan, R., & Bahrami, H. (2020). Comparison between two group therapies based on a religious spiritual therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on improving mood and depressive disorder of Women with obsessive-compulsive disorder.. The Journal of Psychology and Religion, 13(1). 39-56. Retrieved From: https://www.noormags.ir/view/fa/articlepage/1612966/
Jahanbakht, M., & Bagheri, F. (2017). Analysis of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: A Step Toward Normative (Monotheistic) Psychology. The Journal of Educational Science from Islamic Point of View, 5(8), 5-33. COI: JR_EDUC-5-8_001. Retrieved From: https://civilica.com/doc/703893
Khanaliloo, R., & Lotfiekashani, F. (2020). The Effectiveness of Spirituality-Based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on Depression and Dysfunctional Attitudes in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis. The Journal of Quran and Medicine, 5(1), 93-109. Retrieved From: https://www.sid.ir/fa/Journal/ViewPaper.aspx?ID=577948
Aghili, S.M., & Malek, F. (2021). Comparison between acceptance and commitment therapy and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy on spiritual health and blood pressure of hemodialysis patients in Gorgan. Shenakht Journal of Psychology and Psychiatry, 8 (5), 81-94. Retrieved From: http://shenakht.muk.ac.ir/browse.php?a_code=A-10-1566-9& slc_lang=fa& sid=1
Hassanzadeh, R., Mirzaian, B., Fazeli, M., & Khajvand, A. (2019). Effectiveness of Positivist Psychology Education with the Islamic Approach on Psychological Capital in Cardiovascular Patients. Religion and Health, 7(1), 39-48. Retrieved From: https://www.magiran.com/paper/2029658
Zamani, E., moharrami, R. (2021). Psychological Analysis of Rumo Poetry Based on the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Approach. Research on Mystical Literature (Gowhar-I-Guya), 15(1), 195-214. DOI: 10.22108/jpll.2021.126847.1565 Retrieved From: https://jpll.ui.ac.ir/article_26075.html
Noruzi, A., Moradi, A., Zamani, K., & Hassani, J. (2017). Comparison of the effectiveness of Logotherapy based on Rumi's thought with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on the psychological well-being of the elderly. The Journal of Research in Psychological Health, 11 (3), 41-61.
DOI: 10.29252/rph.11.3.41 Retrieved From: https://rph.khu.ac.ir/article-1-3021-en.html
Tanhan., A. (2019). Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with Ecological Systems Theory: Addressing Muslim Mental Health Issues and Wellbeing. The Journal of Positive Psychology and Wellbeing, 3(2), 1-23. DOI:10.47602/jpsp.v3i2.172. Retrieved From: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/336107155_Acceptance_and_Commitment_Therapy_with_Ecological_Systems_Theory_Addressing_Muslim_Mental_Health_Issues_and_Wellbeing
Laela, F. N. (2013). Bimbingan dan konseling islam dengan Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) terhadap seorang ibu yang minder mempunyai anak cact fisik di Desa Tambakromo Kecamatan Cepu. Bimbingan dan Konseling Islam, Dakwah dan Ilmu Komunikasi IAIN Sunan Ampel. Retrieved From: http://catalog.uinsby.ac.id//index.php?p=show_detail& id=81057
Bahattab, M. & AlHadi, A. N. (2021). Acceptance and commitment group therapy among Saudi Muslim females with mental health disorders. The Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 19, 86-91. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcbs.2021.01.005 Retrieved From: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212144721000065
Kaplaner, K. (2019). Spirituality in the context of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). The Journal of Spiritual Psychology and Counseling, 4, 351–358. DOI: 10.12738/spc.2019.4.3.067 Retrieved From: https://dergipark.org.tr/en/download/article-file/979325#:~:text=In%20the%20process%20of%20ACT,threatening%20diseases%20is%20spiritual%20coping
Shah, N., & Shah, M. (2021). Incorporating Islamic Principles into Therapy with Muslim American Clients. In: Pasha-Zaidi N. (eds) Toward a Positive Psychology of Islam and Muslims. Cross-Cultural Advancements in Positive Psychology, 15. Springer, Cham. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-72606-5_11 Retrieved From: https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-030-72606-5_11
Karekla, M., & Constantinou, M. (2010). Religious coping and cancer: Proposing an acceptance and commitment therapy approach. Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 17(4), 371–381. DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cbpra.2009.08.003 Retrieved From: https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2010-07125-001
Kara, E. (2020). Main Strategies of Mindfulness and Acceptance Psychotherapies and Islam. The Journal of Eskiyeni, 40, 377-406. DOI: https://doi.org/10.37697/eskiyeni.672921 Retrieved From: https://dergipark.org.tr/en/pub/eskiyeni/issue/53109/672921
Thesis and Dissertations
Kolahdouzan, S. A., Kajbaf, M. B., Oraizi, H. R., Abedi, M. R., & Mokarian, F. (2020). Development of two death anxiety treatment packages based on the treatment of acceptance and commitment and Abrahamic religions with emphasis on Islam and comparing their impact on mental health and quality of life of cancer patients [Doctoral dissertation, Isfahan University]. Iran Institute of Information Science and Technology Research Repository. https://ganj.irandoc.ac.ir/#/articles/6a9d884fe36706a1cbfd49b24a99f6b0
Movahedi Motlagh, H., Kajbaf, MB., & Fatehizade, M. (2018). A Comparison between of the therapeutic approach based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and an Approach that Developes the Islamic Pattern of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy [Master’s thesis, Isfahan University]. The library of the University of Isfahan Research Repository. http://lib.ui.ac.ir/dL/search/default.aspx?Term=16421& Field=0& DTC=
Comparison of the psychological impact of the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with dhikr in Islamic teachings [Master’s thesis, Tarbiat Modares University].
Iran Institute of Information Science and Technology Research Repository. https://ganj.irandoc.ac.ir/#/articles/8330e2f6eea5164d3fbdaffda1b35916
Mohammadi, A., Mottaghi, S. H., Behjati Ardakani, F., & Kordi, E. (2019). The effectiveness of training based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Islamic teaching on impulsive decision making and the psychological flexibility of addicted Women [Master’s thesis, Ardekan University]. Iran Institute of Information Science and Technology Research Repository. https://ganj.irandoc.ac.ir/#/articles/9f50f6bd624037c1d8be0925d1283dab
Mojahedian, Z., & Dehghan Manshadi, M. (2020). The effectiveness of group therapy based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and an Islamic approach to mental health and life expectancy of the elderly in Yazd province [Master’s thesis, Islamic Azad University of Yazd]. Iran Institute of Information Science and Technology Research. Repository.https://ganj.irandoc.ac.ir/#/articles/5820f37baadca3f7a7885321cf05fc1b
Tashakori Bafghi, A., & Zarei Mahmoudabadi, H. (2021).The effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with Islamic approach on existential anxiety of housewives in Bafgh. [Master’s thesis, Islamic Azad University of Yazd].
Iran Institute of Information Science and Technology Research Repository. https://ganj.irandoc.ac.ir/#/articles/686d09bb3a952f3a92c7e0feb6610528
Hakimian, M. M., Sadrposhan, N., & Abolhassani Shahreza, F. (2018). The effectiveness of acceptance and commitment group therapy (ACT) with Islamic approach on diabetes control, increasing self-care behaviors and reducing anxiety and depression in patients with type 2 diabetes in Yazd province[Doctoral dissertation, Yazd University]. Iran Institute of Information Science and Technology Research Repository. https://ganj.irandoc.ac.ir/#/articles/51300387b1d7c0d5859114fa92805b34
Tanhan, A., & Linnenberg, D. (2017). Spiritual Strength: The use of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with Muslim Clients [Master’s thesis, University of North Carolina at Greensboro]. University of North Carolina at Greensboro Research Repository. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/357164226_Spiritual_Strength_The_use_of_Acceptance_and_Commitment_Therapy_ACT_with_Muslim_Clients
Akter, N. (2020). Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Protocol for the Treatment of Substance Abuse Among Muslims [Doctoral dissertation, Widener University]. ProQuest Dissertations Research Repository. https://www.proquest.com/openview/0ec9a5cb5b273a72b952dffa1bc105d0/1?pq-origsite=gscholar& cbl=18750& diss=y