Sosyal Anksiyete Bozukluğu ve Kabul ve Kararlılık Terapisi Üzerine Sistematik Bir Derleme
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in Social Anxiety Disorder: A Systematic Review

Summary/Abstract: This study was conducted as a systematic review to examine the efficacy of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in individuals with social anxiety disorder (SAD). The literature search was carried out in Google Scholar and PubMed databases in accordance with PRISMA reporting guidelines, and research articles published in English between 2007 and 2026 were included. Based on predetermined inclusion and exclusion criteria, a total of 396 studies were screened, and 12 were included in the systematic review. The included studies consisted of randomized controlled trials, experimental and quasi experimental studies, and one pilot study, conducted in the United States, Iran, Nigeria, Sweden, and Canada. Findings indicate that ACT is effective in reducing social anxiety symptoms, increasing psychological flexibility, and decreasing experiential avoidance and interpersonal problems. Effective results were also obtained across different age groups and various delivery formats, including individual, group, and internet-based interventions. Studies comparing ACT with traditional cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) found no significant difference between the two treatments, positioning ACT as a valid and acceptable psychosocial treatment option for SAD.

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