Research Abstract
Background: Self-objectification whether high or low is a cognitive process and could affect one’s way of behaving and thinking either positively or negatively. Rational emotive therapy brings to the spotlight and deals with those irrational beliefs or self-defeating thoughts as acquired by the self-objectification. Aim The aim of this study was to examine the effectiveness of rational emotive behavior therapy on self-objectification among psychotic females. Desgien: The research was utilized the quasi-experimental design. Sampling: Non-probability purposive sample was utilized in this study. Sample included 70 psychotic females. Tool: 1-Demographic and clinical data sheet, 2- Self-Objectification Questionnaire, 3- Body Shame scale &4- Body-esteem scale were the instruments utilized for the study. Result: indicated shows that there were statistically significant differences between experimental group and control group in relation to the two subscales of self-objectification. Moreover, it was noticed that, there was significant reduction in the mean score of self-objectifications in experimental group than control group scale. Conclusion: based on the results, the REBT approach to somewhat successfully reduce S. O and body shame among psychotic females. Recommendation: It is advised that researchers employ this novel approach to treating a range of psychotic illnesses in their upcoming study.
Keywords: Body Shame, Body-esteem, Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy & Self objectification.
Research Date
Research Department
Research Journal
Egyptian Nursing Journal
Research Member
Research Pages
Pp (281-293)
Research Vol
Vol.20, No. 2,
Research Website
https://journals.lww.com/egnj/fulltext/2023/20020/effectiveness_of_rational_emotive_behavior_therapy.11.aspx
Research Year
May-August 2023.