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Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy for exercise: examining self-determined motivation, alongside readiness,
Martin J Turner1, Nick Frost1, Leon Outar2
1School of Psychology, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, United Kingdom.
Frontiers in Psychology
|July 30, 2025
Summary
Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT) effectively reduced irrational beliefs and boosted motivation for exercise in sedentary individuals. This study shows REBT
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Behavioral Science
- Health Promotion
Background:
- Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT) shows promise for exercise promotion.
- Limited research exists on REBT's impact on exercise behavior.
- Self-determination theory (SDT) may mediate REBT's effects on exercise.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the effects of REBT on exercise initiation in sedentary individuals.
- To assess REBT's impact on irrational beliefs, motivation, and readiness for exercise.
- To explore REBT's potential through the lens of self-determination theory.
Main Methods:
- A staggered multiple-baseline, single-case experimental design was employed.
- REBT was delivered via video conferencing to two non-exercising participants.
- Outcomes measured included irrational beliefs, self-determined motivation, readiness, and confidence for exercise.
Main Results:
- Participants demonstrated reduced irrational beliefs post-REBT.
- Significant increases in self-determined motivation, readiness, and confidence were observed.
- Social validation confirmed positive changes in exercise behavior and motivation.
Conclusions:
- REBT is a viable strategy for promoting exercise initiation in sedentary populations.
- This study adds to the limited empirical evidence on REBT for exercisers.
- The findings support REBT's utility as a one-to-one intervention for behavior change.
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