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Anxiety reduction through group instruction in rational therapy
The Journal of Psychology
|September 1, 1982
Summary
Group Rational Therapy positively impacted some personality aspects in college students, enhancing rational thinking and self-enhancing emotions. However, not all personality traits were significantly affected by the therapy program.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Background:
- Rational Therapy is a psychological intervention.
- Promoting rational thinking and self-enhancing emotions is crucial for college students' well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the effects of group Rational Therapy.
- To assess the impact on rational thinking and self-enhancing emotions in college students.
Main Methods:
- A sample of 24 college students participated.
- The Sixteen Personality Factor Questionnaire (16PF) was used for pre- and post-testing.
Main Results:
- Group Rational Therapy demonstrated an effect on certain personality aspects.
- Other personality aspects remained unaffected by the intervention.
Conclusions:
- Group Rational Therapy can influence specific personality traits.
- The effectiveness of Rational Therapy may vary across different personality dimensions.