Intimacy avoidance/abandonment anxiety
Conditions
Interventions
Group I (Experimental): Program based on Mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in online format. There will be 8 sessions by virtual means and through Moodle platform, with 2 hours o
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Mindfulness
Sponsors
Research Department of the Central University of Ecuador
Formative Research Coordination
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Be between 18 and 25 years of age. 2. Currently be in some type of relationship. 3. No experience in Mindfulness or meditation. 4. Signed informed consent. 5. Score medium/high on avoidance/anxiety on the Experiences in Close Relationships test. 6. Consider whether he/she will actually be able to participate in at least 5 of the 8 sessions.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: a) People who are attending a psychologist or psychiatrist for a mental health problem. b) Are experiencing a recent grief process c) Physical illness that influences the commitment to attend the course d) Practice meditation
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Avoidance/anxiety (relationship experience questionnaire). Time of measurement: before the start of the program, after one month and after three months. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Mindfulness (Five facet Mindfulness Questionnaire). Time of measurement: before the beginning of the program, after one month and after three months. Psychological flexibility (Acceptance and Action Questionnaire II). Time of measurement: before the beginning of the program, after one month and after three months. Psychological well-being (Pemberton Happiness Index). Time of measurement: before the beginning of the program, after one month and after three months. | — |
Countries
Ecuador
Contacts
Public ContactMaría Rosales Villacres
Faculty of Psychological Sciences, Central University of Ecuador
Outcome results
None listed