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IRCT20250830067056N1 IRCT 2025-10-10 Islamic Azad University, Ahvaz Branch The Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) on Reducing Psychological Distress, Increasing Marital Satisfaction, and Enhancing Spiritual Well-Being in Women Experiencing Marital Conflicts The Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) on Reducing Psychological Distress, Enhancing Marital Satisfaction, and Promoting Spiritual Well-Being in Women Experiencing Marital Conflicts with Their Spouses Employed in the National Drilling Company’s Rotational Workforce in Ahvaz 2025-09-04 anticipated 30 Complete https://irct.ir/trial/86079 interventional Randomization: Randomized, Blinding: Not blinded, Placebo: Not used, Assignment: Other, Purpose: Supportive, Randomization description: In this study, simple randomization was used to assign participants to the ACT intervention and control groups. The randomization unit was individual participants, and a computer program was used to generate the random sequence. Allocation concealment was maintained using sealed envelopes, and the enrolling researcher had no access to the group assignments. N/A Marital conflicts. Intervention 1: Intervention Group: Participants in this group will receive Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). This intervention consists of 8 weekly 90-minute group sessions. The session content is based on the standard ACT protocol, culturally adapted, and includes training and practice of the core processes of ACT (such as acceptance, commitment, values, committed action, cognitive defusion, and contact with the present moment). The sessions will be conducted by a therapist trained in this approach. Intervention 2: Control Group: Participants in this group will not receive any active intervention during the study period and will be placed on a waiting list. After the completion of the study and final data collection, if they are interested, a similar educational intervention will be provided to them. Assessments will be administered to this group at two time points (pre-intervention and post-intervention), concurrently with the intervention group. Yes - There is a plan to make this available What will be shared: "The raw data pertaining to the assessment of psychological distress, marital satisfaction, and spiritual well-being in women with marital conflicts—all individual-level data collected via standard questionnaires (the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale, the ENRICH Marital Satisfaction Inventory, and the Paloutzian & Ellison Spiritual Well-Being Scale) at pre-test and post-test phases—are fully shareable after complete de-identification." When: Release timeline: The de-identified data from this study will not be available in real-time (upon request) but will become accessible after the complete analysis process and the initial publication of the results are finalized. Accessibility start date: Access to the data will commence from "six months after the official publication date of the primary article from this research in a reputable scientific journal". To whom: Data and documentation from this study will be accessible to the following groups, provided that scientific and ethical purposes are adhered to: Researchers and faculty members from accredited universities and higher education institutions (both public and private) who are active in related fields, including psychology, counseling, family studies, and mental health. Graduate students (Master's and Ph.D. candidates) currently conducting their theses or dissertations in related areas. Requests from students must be accompanied by proof of enrollment and a letter of introduction from their academic supervisor. Researchers affiliated with scientific-research centers who have a non-commercial research proposal in the fields of mental health, family, or psychological interventions. Conditions: Access to the de-identified data from this study will be exclusively available to academic researchers and non-commercial research centers, starting six months after the publication of the primary article. Applicants must submit a formal request accompanied by a detailed research proposal with strong scientific justification and sign a Data Transfer Agreement (DTA). This agreement ensures that the data will be used solely for non-commercial research purposes, explicitly prohibits any attempt to re-identify individuals, mandates citation of the original study, and forbids the transfer of data to third parties. Any statistical analyses must be conducted within the framework of the approved proposal. Where to obtain: Interested applicants may initially submit their data requests via email to mortezaahmadi19922@gmail.com with the subject line "Request for Psychology Thesis Data." If no response is received within two weeks, they may contact the research supervisor, Dr. Zeynab Darvishi, directly at z.darvishi@iauahvaz.ac.ir or via the office telephone number of the Islamic Azad University, Ahvaz Branch Research Center at +98-61-33334567 (during office hours). All requests must include identity information, institutional affiliation, and a brief research proposal. How to obtain: Data Request Process and Timeline: Following the initial email request, the applicant will proceed through the following steps: Initial Request Review (Maximum 5 business days): The principal investigators will review the request for completeness and adherence to initial criteria (e.g., academic affiliation). If additional information is needed, it will be requested from the applicant. Submission and Completion of Documents (Timeline dependent on the applicant): After initial approval, the formal application form, Data Transfer Agreement (DTA), and a template for the brief research proposal will be sent to the applicant. The timeframe for completing and returning these documents depends on the applicant's promptness. Final Review and Agreement Signing (Maximum 10 business days): Upon receipt of the complete documents, the research proposal and the applicant's commitments will be carefully reviewed, and the final version of the DTA will be signed by both parties. Data Dispatch (Within 3 business days after signing): Immediately upon the completion and signing of the DTA, the de-identified data file (usually in Excel or SPSS format) will be sent to the applicant via email. Total Time Estimate: Overall, provided there are no delays in document submission from the applicant's side, the entire process takes approximately 3 to 4 weeks until the data is delivered. Comments:
public Fazileh Davoodi
Islamic Azad University, Ahvaz Branch, Farhang Shahr, Golestan Boulevard, Ahvaz, Iran.
اهواز Iran (Islamic Republic of) ۶۱۳۴۹-۳۷۳۳۳ +98 61 3334 8421 mortezaahmadi19922@gmail.com Islamic Azad University, Ahvaz Branch scientific Fazileh Davoodi
Islamic Azad University, Ahvaz Branch, Farhang Shahr, Golestan Boulevard, Ahvaz, Iran.
اهواز Iran (Islamic Republic of) ۶۱۳۴۹-۳۷۳۳۳ +98 61 3493 7333 Mortezaahmadi19922@gmail.com Islamic Azad University, Ahvaz Branch Iran (Islamic Republic of) Female and married. Having at least one year of marital experience. Experiencing marital conflicts (self-reported or confirmed by spouse). Aged between 20 and 50 years. Ability and willingness to attend ACT therapy sessions (individual or group). Providing informed consent to participate in the study. No diagnosis of severe psychiatric disorders (e.g., schizophrenia or bipolar disorder) requiring immediate intervention. Not receiving similar psychological interventions (e.g., CBT or ACT) in the past six months. 20 years 50 years Female Unwillingness or discontinuation of participation during the intervention. Onset of acute psychiatric conditions during the study that prevent continuation of therapy. Receiving concurrent psychological treatments that may confound the study outcomes. Failure to complete pre-test or post-test assessments. Not filling out the consent form Treatment - Other N/A Intervention Group: Participants in this group will receive Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). This intervention consists of 8 weekly 90-minute group sessions. The session content is based on the standard ACT protocol, culturally adapted, and includes training and practice of the core processes of ACT (such as acceptance, commitment, values, committed action, cognitive defusion, and contact with the present moment). The sessions will be conducted by a therapist trained in this approach. Control Group: Participants in this group will not receive any active intervention during the study period and will be placed on a waiting list. After the completion of the study and final data collection, if they are interested, a similar educational intervention will be provided to them. Assessments will be administered to this group at two time points (pre-intervention and post-intervention), concurrently with the intervention group. Psychological distress. Timepoint: At two time points: before the start of the intervention, and immediately after the completion of the intervention sessions (week 8). Method of measurement: Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (2004). Marital satisfaction. Timepoint: At two time points: before the start of the intervention, and immediately after the completion of the intervention sessions (week 8). Method of measurement: The ENRICH Marital Satisfaction Inventory (1998). Spiritual well-being. Timepoint: At two time points: before the start of the intervention, and immediately after the completion of the intervention sessions (week 8). Method of measurement: The Spiritual Well-Being Scale (Paloutzian & Ellison, 1982). Islamic Azad University, Ahvaz Branch Approved 2025-08-21 Islamic Azad University, Ahvaz Branch Islamic Azad University, Ahvaz Branch, Farhang Shahr, Golestan Boulevard, Ahvaz, Iran. اهواز Khouzestan Iran (Islamic Republic of)