Mediators of change in online acceptance and commitment therapy for psychological symptoms of parents of children with chronic conditions: An investigation of change processes (Pages 123-130)

Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science (JCBS)

Volume 15, January 2020, Pages 123-130

Authors

Essi Sairanen, Raimo Lappalainen, Päivi Lappalainen, Arto Hiltunen

Abstract

Highlights

• Parents of children with chronic conditions can benefit from an ACT web intervention.
• Cognitive defusion and acting with awareness mediated effects on psychological symptoms.
• General psychological flexibility did not mediate effects on outcomes.
• Improving mindfulness skills aid in optimizing treatment effects in online interventions.