The Scientific Status of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: An Analysis From the Philosophy of Science

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This paper critically evaluates the scientific status of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) across five dimensions: meta-science quality, construct clarity, psychometrics, values accounts, and research quality. The author identifies significant problems in each area, including positive bias in research and problematic meta-stance issues, leading to skepticism regarding ACT's scientific claims. The resource is intended for readers interested in the philosophical and methodological critique of ACT.

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a925e61e471b4084
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OpenAlex
Author
William O’Donohue (University of Nevada, Reno)
Published
2023-07-18
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hybrid
DOI
10.1016/j.beth.2023.07.006
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@article{allodium:a925e61e471b4084,
  title = {The Scientific Status of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: An Analysis From the Philosophy of Science},
  author = {William O’Donohue},
  year = {2023},
  journal = {OpenAlex},
  doi = {10.1016/j.beth.2023.07.006},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.beth.2023.07.006}
}

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TI  - The Scientific Status of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: An Analysis From the Philosophy of Science
AU  - O’Donohue, William
PY  - 2023
PB  - OpenAlex
DO  - 10.1016/j.beth.2023.07.006
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O’Donohue, W. (2023). The Scientific Status of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: An Analysis From the Philosophy of Science. OpenAlex. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.beth.2023.07.006

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