Efecto de un programa de entrenamiento en terapia de aceptacion y compromiso mediante inteligencia artificial sobre flexibilidad psicologica y bienestar

Abstract

The objective of this thesis was to determine the effect of an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) training program implemented using Artificial Intelligence (AI) on indicators of psychological flexibility and well-being in the university community of the Universidad de los Llanos, in Villavicencio (Meta). The research arose in response to the growing prevalence of emotional difficulties, academic stress, and negative perceptions of access to mental health services among the Colombian university population. A three-session digital program was designed and applied using an AI agent to promote the development of psychological flexibility in accordance with the core processes of ACT and to promote well-being among participants. Methodologically, a pre- and post-experimental design with a control group was adopted, using validated psychometric instruments: Acceptance and Action Questionnaire – II (AAQ-II), General Health Questionnaire – 12 (GHQ-12), and Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scales – 21 (DASS-21). The sample consisted of 61 participants from the university community, selected through a two-stage sampling process. The findings showed significant increases in both variables, demonstrating that integrating principles of contextual behavioral science and generative artificial intelligence is a viable and ethical alternative for promoting mental health in universities. The project contributes to strengthening accessible and replicable technological interventions, aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals, which allows progress toward democratizing access to psychological care services and strengthening psychological flexibility as an essential resource for comprehensive well-being in contemporary educational contexts.