However, the findings revealed that
when psychological flexibility was low, the relationship between perceived ostracism and psychological distress was significant.
Not exact matches
Another study also found that ACT improves
psychological flexibility and reduces depressive symptoms even
when chronic pain remains (Scott, Hann, McCracken, 2016).
A rapidly growing body of research is demonstrating the benefits of targeting the dimensions of
flexibility and mindfulness within the Hexaflex model
when treating a wide range of
psychological disorders.
The general goal of ACT is to increase
psychological flexibility — the ability to contact the present moment more fully as a conscious human being, and to change or persist in behavior
when doing so serves valued ends.