Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) on rumination, internalized shame, and distress tolerance

The effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) counseling on rumination, internalized shame, and distress tolerance in women affected by marital infidelity.

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20250609066149N1

Enrollment

Registered

2025-09-16

Start date

2025-09-22

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-10-13

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Conditions

Women affected by marital infidelity. Problems in relationship with spouse or partner

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group (ACT):Therapeutic method: Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) with an emphasis on accepting emotions, committing to values, and reducing rumination.Number and du

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Age

20 Years to 50 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Experience of marital infidelity Referral to counseling centers or psychological clinics in Ahvaz due to mental or emotional problems resulting from marital infidelity Informed consent to participate in treatment sessions and research assessments High score on rumination or internalized shame

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Sustained psychiatric medication use The existence of acute family crises Drug addiction

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Rumination. Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention and after the completion of the treatment sessions (two months after the start of the intervention). Method of measurement: Rumination response questionnaire.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Internalized Shame. Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention and after the completion of the treatment sessions (two months after the start of the intervention). Method of measurement: Internalized Shame Questionnaire.;Distress tolerance. Timepoint: Before the intervention (pre-test), after the intervention (post-test), and follow-up ( 2 months after the intervention). Method of measurement: Distress Tolerance Scale.	—

Measure

Time frame

Internalized Shame. Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention and after the completion of the treatment sessions (two months after the start of the intervention). Method of measurement: Internalized Shame Questionnaire.;Distress tolerance. Timepoint: Before the intervention (pre-test), after the intervention (post-test), and follow-up ( 2 months after the intervention). Method of measurement: Distress Tolerance Scale.

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Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactSamira Seyed Asiaban

Islamic Azad University

info@iauahvaz.ac.ir+98 61 3334 8420

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026