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The Effect of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy on Irrational Career Beliefs of Students of Electrical Electronics and Other Engineering Trades in Technical Colleges in Nigeria
AbstractIrrational beliefs are factors that can explain students ’ emotional and/or pragmatic problems. Irrational career beliefs are career myths, maladaptive cognitions and inaccurate beliefs regarding career and the work world which impact negatively on career decision-making. The present research investigated the effectiveness of rational emotive behavior t herapy (REBT) on irrational career beliefs of students of electrical electronics, automobile trade, building/woodwork and mechanical trades in technical colleges in Nigeria. Using a pretest–posttest control group, 173 participants were assessed quantitatively at...
Source: Journal of Rational-Emotive and Cognitive-Behavior Therapy - November 15, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

Irrational Beliefs and Self-Management as Separable Predictors of Anxiety and Depression
AbstractIrrational beliefs and self-management are both cognitive-behavioral constructs that are integral in modern Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy and Self-Management Therapy, respectively. Both irrational beliefs and self-management have been linked to anxiety and depression, and there is evidence for their usefulness for these types of distress. This is the first study to consider irrational beliefs and self-management as simultaneous predictors of anxiety and depression. An outpatient clinical sample (n  = 51) completed measures of irrational beliefs, self-management, and emotional symptoms. Results indicated that ...
Source: Journal of Rational-Emotive and Cognitive-Behavior Therapy - November 13, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

Outcome of the Psychological Intervention Program: Internet Use for Youth
AbstractThe prevalence of problematic Internet use (PIU) is reportedly higher in South East Asian adolescent populations. The exacerbation of problematic adolescent behaviors has been found to associate significantly with PIU and is expected to worsen with age. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)-integrated therapy has been shown to significantly reduce in the presence of psychological symptoms such as depression and social anxiety. The Psychological Intervention Program-Internet Use for Youth (PIP-IU-Y) is a CBT-based program designed for adolescents and comprises of a series of interpersonal skills to improve their face-...
Source: Journal of Rational-Emotive and Cognitive-Behavior Therapy - November 10, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

A Logical Foundation for Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy
AbstractRational emotive behaviour therapy (REBT) depends on the implications A  ⊃ B and B ⊃ C where A is an activating event, B is a belief and C is an emotional consequence. We use this idea to present a logical theory for REBT, and show how it can be used to create a computer program that can be used as a therapist’s aid. (Source: Journal of Rational-Emotive and Cognitive-Behavior Therapy)
Source: Journal of Rational-Emotive and Cognitive-Behavior Therapy - August 30, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

The Relationship Between Automatic Thoughts and Irrational Beliefs Predicting Anxiety and Depression
AbstractCognitive behavioral approaches differ in their views on core cognitions and their hypothesized role in the etiology of depression and anxiety. The present study provides empirical evidence regarding the relationship between irrational beliefs and components of automatic thoughts and their role in the etiology of depression and anxiety. The present study utilized newer and improved questionnaires to assess components of irrational belief. Based on prior research by Safren et al. (Cogn Ther Res 24(3):327 –344,2000), a three-factor structure of the combined automatic thought questionnaires were utilized to measure ...
Source: Journal of Rational-Emotive and Cognitive-Behavior Therapy - July 28, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research