Factors Anticipating Adolescents' Adherence and Dropout in an Online ACT Intervention During the COVID-19 Pandemic

This study examined factors anticipating adolescents' (N = 232) adherence and dropout in an online acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) intervention targeted at promoting well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic. First, results showed that adolescents with high academic achievement and educat...

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Published in:Child & family behavior therapy 2024-04, Vol.46 (2), p.126-146
Main Authors: Puolakanaho, Anne, Kaipainen, Kirsikka, Keinonen, Katariina, Lappalainen, Päivi, Lappalainen, Raimo, Kiuru, Noona
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acceptance and commitment therapy
adherence
adolescents
antecedents
dropout
human-supported model
virtual coach model
web-based intervention
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Summary:This study examined factors anticipating adolescents' (N = 232) adherence and dropout in an online acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) intervention targeted at promoting well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic. First, results showed that adolescents with high academic achievement and educational expectations were more likely to participate in the induction meeting and start the program. Second, adolescents in the human-supported model fulfilled the adherence criteria more often than adolescents supported by virtual coach only. Finally, though male participants were less likely to participate in the study, participants who started the online program were likely to adhere to it regardless of gender.
ISSN:0731-7107
1545-228X
DOI:10.1080/07317107.2023.2270544