A ação compromissada e sua mensuração: uma revisão sistemática PRISMA do Committed Action Questionnaire

Abstract

This study presents a systematic review on the measurement of committed action in the context of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), focusing on the use of the Committed Action Questionnaire (CAQ) and its short version (CAQ-8). The research was conducted in accordance with the PRISMA 2020 guidelines, aiming to identify and analyze studies that employed the CAQ to assess the committed action construct, considering the context of application and the main associated variables. Data collection was carried out between September and December 2024, using the Google Scholar and PubMed databases. The initial screening resulted in 256 articles, of which 20 studies were selected. Eligibility criteria included full-text availability in English, Portuguese, or Spanish; explicit use of the CAQ with mention of the construct in the title or abstract; and a quantitative approach. Most selected studies adopted a cross-sectional design, with an emphasis on cultural validations and psychometric analyses. The results indicate that the CAQ and CAQ-8 are valid and reliable instruments, widely accepted across different cultures and populations, showing significant correlations with mental health and well-being variables. However, methodological limitations were identified, such as the use of convenience samples and the inability to infer causality, which affect the generalizability of the findings. It is concluded that, despite these limitations, the CAQ and CAQ-8 are relevant tools for measuring committed action, and future studies are recommended to enhance their applicability and improve their methodological foundation.