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Lyddy, F., Barnes-Holmes, D., & Hampson, P. J. (2001). A transfer of sequence function via equivalence in a connectionist network. The Psychological Record, 51, 409-428. Download restricted to ACBS members.
Lynch, B. M., Courneya, K. S., Sethi, P., Patrao, T. A., & Hawkes, A. L. (2014). A randomized controlled trial of a multiple health behavior change intervention delivered to colorectal cancer survivors: effects on sedentary behavior. Cancer, 120(17), 2665-2672. Download restricted to ACBS members.
Ma, J., Deng, Y., Xu, L., Zhang, J., Qiu, J., & Fu, R. (2015). Application of psychological therapy to patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillator. China Journal of Modern Medicine, 36, 105-109.
Ma, Y., & Wang, X. (2020). Application effect of acceptance and commitment therapy in patients after radical operation for laryngeal carcinoma. Nursing Practice and Research, 2020(09), 93-95.
Mabunda Baluku, M., Nansubuga, F., Milly Kibanja, G., Ouma, S., Balikoowa, R., Nansamba, J., Ruto, G., Kawooya, K., & Musanje, K. (2023). Associations of psychological inflexibility with posttraumatic stress disorder and adherence to COVID-19 control measures among refugees in Uganda: The moderating role of coping strategies. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 28, 278-288. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcbs.2023.05.002
Mac Neil, B. A., & Hudson, C. C. (2018). Patient Experience and Satisfaction With Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Delivered in a Complimentary Open Group Format for Adults With Eating Disorders. Journal of Patient Experience, 2374373517748640. Download restricted to ACBS members.
Machado, A.B.C., Zancan, R.K., & Oliveira, M.S. (2021). Adaptação do Acceptance and Action Questionnaire for University Students (AAQ-US) para o Português Brasileiro [Adaptation of the Acceptance and Action Questionnaire for University Students (AAQ-US) for Brazilian Portuguese]. Contextos Clínicos, 14 (3). https://doi.org/10.4013/ctc.2021.143.13
Macías, J., Valero-Aguayo, L., Bond, F. W., & Blanca, M. J. (2019). The efficacy of functional-analytic psychotherapy and acceptance and commitment therapy (FACT) for public employees. Psicothema, 31(1), 24-29. https://doi.org/10.7334/psicothema2018.202 Download restricted to ACBS members.
MacKenzie, M. B. & Kocovski, N. L. (2010). Self-reported acceptance of social anxiety symptoms: Development and validation of the Social Anxiety - Acceptance and Action Questionnaire. International Journal of Behavioral Consultation and Therapy, 6, 214 – 232.
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MacKenzie, M. B., & Kocovski, N. L. (2010). Self-reported acceptance of social anxiety symptoms: Development and validation of the Social Anxiety-Acceptance and Action Questionnaire. International Journal of Behavioral Consultation and Therapy, 6, 214-232.
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Madipakkam, A. R., Rothkirch, M., Dziobek, I., & Sterzer, P. (2017). Unconscious avoidance of eye contact in autism spectrum disorder. Scientific reports, 7(1), 13378. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-017-13945-5
Madrigal-Bauguss, J. A. (2010). The Effect of a brief acceptance-based protocol on health related relational framing (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). University of North Texas, Texas. Download restricted to ACBS members.
Madsen, T.K. (2016). Kognitiv adfærdsterapi kombineret med fysisk træningsterapi til borgere med længerevarende generaliserede smerter: En systematisk litteraturgennemgang og metaanalyse. Thesis, Syddansk Universitet.
Maghsoudi, Z., Razavi, Z., Razavi, M., & Javadi, M. (2019). Efficacy of acceptance and commitment therapy for emotional distress in the elderly with type 2 diabetes: A randomized controlled trial. Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity: Targets and Therapy, 12, 2137-2143. https://doi.org/10.2147/DMSO.S221245 Download restricted to ACBS members.
Mahdavi, A., Aghaei, M., Aminnasab, V., Tavakoli, Z., Besharat, M., & Abedin, M. (2017). The Effectiveness of Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) on Perceived Stress, Symptoms of Depression, and Marital Satisfaction in Women with Breast Cancer. The Journal of Archives of Breast Cancer, 4(1), 16–23. https://doi.org/10.19187/abc.20174116-23 Download restricted to ACBS members.
Mahmoudi Souran, H., Sanagouyemoharer, G. R., & Shirazi, M. (2019). Acceptance and Commitment Therapy improves psychological flexibility of students with Thalassemia Major: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Practice in Clinical Psychology, https://doi.org/10.32598/jpcp.7.2.1077 (2), 107-116. Download restricted to ACBS members.
Mahony, S. E., Juncos, D.G., & Winter, D. (2022). Acceptance and Commitment Coaching for Music Performance Anxiety: Piloting a 6-Week Group Course With Undergraduate Dance and Musical Theatre Students. Frontiers in Psychology, Sec. Performance Science.
https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.830230
Mairal, J. B. (2007). La mente o la vida: Una aproximación a la terapia de aceptación y compromiso. Bilbao: Desclée de Brouwer.
Maisel, M.E., Stephenson, K.G., Cox, J.C. & South, M. (2019). Cognitive defusion for reducing distressing thoughts in adults with autism. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 59, 34-45.
Maitland, A., & Ashford, J. (2023). Drop the struggle: A transformative approach to achieving your potential in sport and life. Sequoia Books.
Maitland, D. W. (2020). Experiential avoidance and fear of intimacy: A contextual behavioral account of loneliness and resulting psychopathology symptoms. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 18, 193-200. doi:10.1016/j.jcbs.2020.10.002
Maitland, D. W., Kanter, J. W., Manbeck, K. E., & Kuczynski, A. M. (2017). Relationship science informed clinically relevant behaviors in Functional Analytic Psychotherapy: The Awareness, Courage, and Love Model. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 6(4), 347-359. doi:10.1016/j.jcbs.2017.07.002
Maitland, D.W.M. (2024). The extended evolutionary meta-model and process-based therapy: Contemporary lenses for understanding functional analytic psychotherapy. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 32, 100750. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcbs.2024.100750
Maitland, D.W.M., Davis, C.L., Farren, E.J., Cunningham, A., Zirbel, C., Munoz-Martinez, A.M. (2024). Exploring the impact of the first rule of Functional Analytic Psychotherapy on fear of intimacy, vulnerability, and responsiveness: An analog process analysis. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 33, 100778. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcbs.2024.100778
Majeed, R., Faust, I., Hüppe, M., & Hermann, C. (2021). Messung von schmerzbezogener Erlebensvermeidung: Analyse des Acceptance and Action Questionnaire-II-Pain bei Patienten mit chronischem Schmerz [Measurement of pain-related experiential avoidance: analysis of the Acceptance and Action Questionnaire-II-Pain in patients with chronic pain]. Schmerz, 35, 401–411. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00482-021-00537-6