scholarly journals Effect of Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy (REBT) on Reduction of Restive Behaviour among Enrolled in Counselling, Psychology and Sociology Education (CPSE)

2021 ◽  
pp. 35-48
Author(s):  
Dr. N. T. Egeni
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Treatment Time ◽  
Personal Information ◽  
Behavioural Therapy ◽  
Test Time ◽  
Rational Emotive ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Counselling Psychology

The study investigated the effect of rational emotive behavioural therapy (REBT) on reduction of restive behaviour among undergraduate students. The need for the study came as a result of the increasing rate of restive behaviour of undergraduate students to which the researchers sought to find solutions. Pre-test-post-test randomized control trial experimental design was adopted by the researchers for the study. Sixty-four (54) counselling, psychology, and sociology education undergraduate students who were drawn through proportionate stratified random sampling technique constituted the sample for the study. The students were randomly assigned to experimental (29) and control (25) groups. Restive Assessment Scale for Students (RASS) and Reducing Restive Behaviour Scale (RRBS) were used for data collection. RASS and RRBS were properly validated by experts in test development and the internal consistency reliability indices of the items were estimated as 0.79 and 0.81 respectively using the Cronbach Alpha method. Before the commencement of the testing and treatment package, the researchers assured the participants of confidentiality of interactions and personal information as they work together in self-disclosure. Thereafter, a pre-treatment assessment (pre-test) was conducted using the RASS and RRBS in order to collect baseline data (Time 1). After that, the experimental group was exposed to 90 minutes of the REBT programme twice a week for a period of 6-weeks. The treatment took place between September and November 2019. Post-test (Time 2) assessment was conducted 1 week after the last treatment session. Besides, a follow-up assessment was conducted after two months of the treatment (Time 3). Data collected were analyzed using repeated-measures analysis of variance. The findings of the study revealed that the efficacy of rational emotive behavioural therapy on the reduction of restive behaviour among counselling, psychology, and sociology education undergraduate students was significant at post-test and follow-up measures. One of the implications of the findings is that if undergraduate students are not properly counselled, their restive behaviour will continue to increase. Based on the findings, it was recommended among others that Federal Government or relevant education authorities should provide enough guidance counsellors in the various institutions of higher learning who will assist in the counselling of the students on the dangers of restive behaviour using REBT.

Biomechanical Response to Acute Stretching in Dancers and Non-Dancers

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 12-18
Author(s):  
Bárbara Pessali-Marques ◽  
Gustavo H.C. Peixoto ◽  
Christian E.T. Cabido ◽  
André Gustavo P. Andrade ◽  
Sara A. Rodrigues ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Mechanical Response ◽  
Physical Therapists ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Knee Extension ◽  
Young Males ◽  
Resistance Torque ◽  
Post Test

This study aimed to investigate the bio- mechanical response of the hamstring muscles to acute stretching in dancers (D) compared to non-dancers (ND). Maximal range of motion (ROMMax) and stiffness of the hamstrings were assessed in 46 young males, 23 undergraduate students (ND) and 23 professional dancers (D). Ages of the two groups were D 21.5 ± 0.60 years; ND 27.5 ± 0.98 years). Testing was performed in two sessions, familiarization with procedures in the first session and the tests themselves (pre- and post-test and intervention) in the second, with a 24- to 48-hour interval between. The pre-test consisted of three trials of passive knee extension to the point of increased tension in the hamstrings, defined as ROMMax. The resistance torque recorded at ROMMax was defined as torqueMax. Six 30-second constant torque stretches were performed at 100% of the torqueMaxreached in the pre-test in one lower limb only (intervention), with the contralateral limb used as control. The torque measured at an identical ROM before (pre-test) and after (post-test) the intervention was defined as torqueROM, and represented stiffness in this study. Reliability of the ROMMax, torqueMax, and torqueROMwas assessed via intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC3, k) and standard error of the measurements (SEM). Comparison between dancers and non-dancers, control, and intervention conditions for all dependent variables was performed using ANOVA repeated measures followed by Tukey post hoc comparisons to highlight any interaction. The submaximal stretch intensity applied caused torqueROM to decrease in both D and ND groups (p < 0.01), indicating a decrease in stiffness, but no difference between the groups was found. A significantly greater increase in ROMMax was found for the D group compared to the ND group (p < 0.01), suggesting that other aspects in addition to MTU biomechanical adaptations may have played a role in the ROMMax increase, especially for the D group. Further research is needed to explore what those other adaptations are. Meanwhile, coaches and physical therapists should be aware that dancers may require different stretch training protocols than non-dancers.

scholarly journals Cognitive therapy v. usual treatment for borderline personality disorder: prospective 6-year follow-up

2010 ◽  
Vol 197 (6) ◽  
pp. 456-462 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kate M. Davidson ◽  
Peter Tyrer ◽  
John Norrie ◽  
Stephen J. Palmer ◽  
Helen Tyrer
Keyword(s):  
Borderline Personality Disorder ◽  
Personality Disorder ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Linear Models ◽  
Randomised Trial ◽  
Behavioural Therapy ◽  
Borderline Personality ◽  
Treatment As Usual

BackgroundLonger-term follow-up of patients with borderline personality disorder have found favourable clinical outcomes, with long-term reduction in symptoms and diagnosis.AimsWe examined the 6-year outcome of patients with borderline personality disorder who were randomised to 1 year of cognitive–behavioural therapy for personality disorders (CBT–PD) or treatment as usual (TAU) in the BOSCOT trial, in three centres across the UK (trial registration: ISRCTN86177428).MethodIn total, 106 participants met criteria for borderline personality disorder in the original trial. Patients were interviewed at follow-up by research assistants masked to the patient's original treatment group, CBT–PD or TAU, using the same measures as in the original randomised trial. Statistical analyses of data for the group as a whole are based on generalised linear models with repeated measures analysis of variance type models to examine group differences.ResultsFollow-up data were obtained for 82% of patients at 6 years. Over half the patients meeting criteria for borderline personality disorder at entry into the study no longer did so 6 years later. The gains of CBT–PD over TAU in reduction of suicidal behaviour seen after 1-year follow-up were maintained. Length of hospitalisation and cost of services were lower in the CBT–PD group compared with the TAU group.ConclusionsAlthough the use of CBT–PD did not demonstrate a statistically significant cost-effective advantage, the findings indicate the potential for continued long-term cost-offsets that accrue following the initial provision of 1 year of CBT–PD. However, the quality of life and affective disturbance remained poor.

Comparisons of Static and Dynamic Balance Following Training in Aquatic and Land Environments

2006 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 299-311 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aimee E. Roth ◽  
Michael G. Miller ◽  
Marc Ricard ◽  
Donna Ritenour ◽  
Brenda L. Chapman
Keyword(s):  
Outcome Measures ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Dynamic Balance ◽  
Balance Training ◽  
Aquatic Environments ◽  
Repeated Measures Design ◽  
Time Interaction ◽  
Type Design ◽  
Post Test

Context:It has been theorized that aquatic balance training differs from land balance training.Objective:To compare the effects of balance training in aquatic and land environments.Design:Between-groups, repeated-measures design.Setting:Biomechanics laboratory and pool.Participants:24 healthy subjects randomly assigned to aquatic (n = 8), land (n = 10), or control (n = 6) groups.Intervention:Four weeks of balance training.Main Outcome Measures:Balance was measured (pre, mid, post, follow-up). COP variables: radial area, y range, x range in single leg (SL), tandem (T), single leg foam (SLF), and tandem form (TF) stance.Results:A significant condition × time interaction for x range was found, with improvements for SL, SLF, and TF. Radial area improved, with post-test 1.01 ± .23 cm2and follow-up 1.06 ± .18 cm2significantly lower than pretest 1.18 ± .23 cm2. Y range significantly improved, with posttest (4.69 ± 1.02 cm2) lower than pretest (5.89 ± 1.26 cm2). The foam conditions (SLF & TF) were significantly different from non-foam conditions (SL & T) for all variables.Conclusions:Results of this study show that balance training can effectively be performed in both land and aquatic environments.

scholarly journals The Effectiveness of the Dealing with Homophobia Psycho-Education Program on Psychological Counselor Candidates

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Meryem Vural-Batık
Keyword(s):  
Education Program ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Mixed Model ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
And Control ◽  
Quantitative And Qualitative Methods ◽  
Experimental Group

The aim of this research is to investigate the effect of the Dealing with Homophobia Psycho-Education Program on homophobia levels of psychological counselor candidates. This research was conducted with a mixed model and utilized quantitative and qualitative methods. 2 (experimental and control groups) x 3 (pre-test, post-test, follow-up) research design which is a type of quasi-experimental design was used and content analysis was applied to the data obtained via interviews. The study was conducted with a total of 24 psychological counselor candidates, 12 in the experimental group and, 12 in the control group. The Homophobia Scale was used to determine the homophobia levels of psychological counselor candidates. The Dealing with Homophobia Psycho-Education Program was developed by the researcher. In order to determine the effectiveness of the program, The Two-Way Analysis of Variance with Repeated Measures was used. As a result of the research, it was determined that the Dealing with Homophobia Psycho-Education Program is effective in decreasing the levels of homophobia of the psychological counselor candidates. Also, according to the participant&#39;s views, it was determined that the psycho-education program was effective in decreasing homophobia and caused changes in attitudes. The importance and necessity of using the program on psychological counselor education are discussed.

scholarly journals STUDI KOMPARATIF SENAM KAKI DAN SENAM KEBUGARAN DIABETES TERHADAP KADAR GLUKOSA DARAH SEWAKTU LANSIA DI SLEMAN YOGYAKARTA

1970 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nimsi Melati ◽  
Charolina Merlida Indriastuti
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Time Series ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Test Time ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental

Latar Belakang: Tantangan kesehatan utama saat ini adalah penyakit tidak menular, seperti diabetes mellitus (DM). Tahun 2014 jumlah penderita DM di dunia sebanyak 194 juta jiwa. Penderita yang tidak mampu mengontrol penyakit DM dapat menimbulkan berbagai komplikasi. Pengelolaan dan pencegahan komplikasi DM memerlukan 4 pilar, salah satunya adalah olahraga seperti senam. Tujuan:Untuk mengetahui perbedaan senam kaki dan senam kebugaran diabetes terhadap kadar glukosa darah sewaktu lansia di Sleman Yogyakarta 2017. Metode Penelitian: Penelitian ini menggunakan desain quasi experimental two group pre-post test time series. Teknik sampling menggunakan purposive sampling sebanyak 34 responden, 17 responden senam kaki dan 17 responden senam kebugaran diabetes. Analisisdata menggunakan uji General Linier Model Repeated Measures (GLM-RM). Hasil: Hasil uji GLM-RM kelompok senam kaki p= 0,008 (p

scholarly journals Effectiveness of nonviolent communication (NVC) workshop on marital adjustment

2017 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-75
Author(s):  
Shaheen Islam ◽  
Roufun Naher
Keyword(s):  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Marital Adjustment ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Nonviolent Communication ◽  
Repeated Measures Design ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Experimental Group

The present study examined the effectiveness of nonviolent communication (NVC) workshop on marital adjustment. The hypothesis was receiving nonviolent communication (NVC) workshop has positive impact on marital adjustment. The independent variable was NVC workshop and the dependent variable was marital adjustment score. For conducting this research, repeated measures design was followed and 20 Bangladeshi married people participated in it. The results have shown that there was a statistically significant difference (F = 16.790, p < 0.05) in marital adjustment score of experimental group over the three time periods and pairwise comparisons indicate that there was significant difference between pretest and post-test and also between pretest and follow- up test at the 0.05 level. Results also have shown that, there was statistically significant difference of marital adjustment score between experimental and control group in posttest (t = 4.276, p < 0.05) and follow-up test (t = 4.176, p < 0.05). Thus, after receiving NVC workshop the marital adjustment score of experimental group increased significantly (F = 16.79, p < 0.001) in post-test measure and also remain constant in follow-up, whereas the marital adjustment score of control group had no significant change. This implied a significant positive impact of participation in NVC workshop on marital adjustment. Dhaka Univ. J. Biol. Sci. 26(1): 69-75, 2017 (January)

scholarly journals Simulation-Based Learning to Improve Athletic Trainers’ Knowledge of Exertional Sudden Death Conditions: A Pilot Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zachary Winkelmann ◽  
Elizabeth Neil ◽  
Kenneth Games ◽  
Stacy Walker ◽  
Lindsey Eberman
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Continuing Education ◽  
Professional Education ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Athletic Trainers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Simulation Based ◽  
Post Test

Purpose: Continuing education for the practicing clinician typically involves reading peer-reviewed journals and attending professional conferences. These mechanisms do not allow for practice and real-time evaluation of healthcare skills. Simulation-based learning has been widely used in professional education yet is not common in the continued development of the clinician in their lifespan. Method: We used a cross-sectional, repeated measures pilot study. The participants included 11 athletic trainers (age=40±14 years; certified experience=17±14 years) that engaged in a multi-modal continuing professional development session that included a lecture, large-scale simulated learning experience, and debriefing session at a healthcare conference. The outcome measures included 1) a 6-item effectiveness tool to assess the overall program, 2) pre, post, and 6-month follow-up knowledge assessments, and 3) a 6-month follow-up qualitative viewpoint statement. Results: The participants rated the program as effective and useful. On the knowledge assessment, the participants scored an average of 74% on the pre-test and 87% on the post-test with an average change score of a 20.5% increase following the educational session. We identified a significant improvement (P=0.002) in the participants from pre-test to post-test, however a decay in the knowledge improvements from post-test to follow-up at six months (P=0.188) was noted. Conclusion: A multi-modal educational intervention was effective at improving knowledge immediately following the session. This study offers promise that continuing education through simulation may improve knowledge acquisition while serving as a catalyst for clinical practice behavior change.

The Effectiveness of Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT) on Emotional Divorce of Couples: A Randomized Clinical Trial

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zahra Heidari ◽  
Mohammad Ghamari ◽  
Alireza Jafari ◽  
Alireza Armani Kian
Keyword(s):  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Couple Therapy ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Statistical Population ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Experimental Group

Background: Some scientists consider emotional divorce as the first step in the divorce process, which means that the marital relationship is declining. Research shows the harmful physical and psychological effects of emotional divorce on couples. The present research was carried out to show the effectiveness of Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT) on emotional divorce among couples. Methods: This was a quasi-experimental design study with a control group, including a pre-test, post-test and a 45-day follow up. The statistical population of this study was all couples referred to the family therapy clinic of Shahid Beheshti Psychiatric Hospital in Zanjan in 2020. Twenty couples were selected based on a score of eight or higher in a 24-item two-choice questionnaire on emotional divorce which was developed by Guttman in 1998. Next, participants were randomly divided into two groups of experimental and control. The experimental group received 11 weekly sessions of IBCT and each intervention session lasted for 120 minutes and the control group did not receive any intervention. Repeated measures ANOVA was used and data were analyzed by SPSS software V18. Results: The results of ANOVA showed that there was a significant difference between  the control and experimental groups in the pre-test, post-test and follow-up (p<0.001). Therefore, it can be concluded that IBCT has reduced the emotional divorce of couples in the experimental group. Conclusion: Results suggest that IBCT can be used as a treatment of choice for reduction of emotional divorce.

Comparison of the Effects of Auditory Subliminal Stimulation and Rational-Emotive Therapy, Separately and Combined, on Self-Concept

1993 ◽  
Vol 72 (1) ◽  
pp. 131-145 ◽  
Author(s):  
André T. Möller ◽  
Hendrik F. Kotzé ◽  
Kobus J. Sieberhagen
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Combined Treatment ◽  
Placebo Treatment ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Rational Emotive Therapy ◽  
Rational Emotive ◽  
Subliminal Stimulation ◽  
Stimulation Group ◽  
Concept Improvement

The present study investigated the effects on self-concept of Rational-Emotive Therapy and auditory subliminal stimulation (separately and in combination) on 141 undergraduate students with self-concept problems. They were randomly assigned to one of four groups receiving either Rational-Emotive Therapy, subliminal stimulation, both, or a placebo treatment. Rational-Emotive Therapy significantly improved scores on all the dependent measures (cognition, self-concept, self-esteem, anxiety), except for behavior. Results for the subliminal stimulation group were similar to those of the placebo treatment except for a significant self-concept improvement and a decline in self-concept related irrational cognitions. The combined treatment yielded results similar to those of Rational-Emotive Therapy, with tentative indications of continued improvement in irrational cognitions and self-concept from posttest to follow-up.

Group Treatment of Perceived Stigma and Self-Esteem in Schizophrenia: A Waiting List Trial of Efficacy

2006 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 305-318 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew T. D. Knight ◽  
Til Wykes ◽  
Peter Hayward
Keyword(s):  
Group Treatment ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Negative Symptoms ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Behavioural Therapy ◽  
Waiting List ◽  
Cognitive Behavioural ◽  
Variable Success ◽  
Positive And Negative Symptoms

The experience of stigma by individuals with schizophrenia can impact on self-esteem and potential for recovery. Previous attempts to reduce stigma within society have reported variable success. The present study aimed to formulate and evaluate a therapeutic intervention for those who perceive themselves as stigmatized by their mental illness and who suffer low self-esteem. A waiting-list control design with repeated measures within participants was used. Treatment efficacy was evaluated by a principal outcome measure of self-esteem. Ancillary outcome measures included a measure of perceived stigmatization, and two symptom measures. Assessments were completed on four occasions, which covered a waiting list period, a treatment period and a follow-up. All participants (N = 21) received group Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focused on stigma and self-esteem. Self-esteem improved significantly following treatment. Levels of depression, positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia and general levels of psychopathology decreased significantly. A longer-term effect was found for positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia, and general levels of psychopathology. Participant feedback was predominantly positive. In addition to societal interventions, the potential for limiting the effects of stigma within a therapeutic context should be investigated.

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