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Not the End of the World: The Effects of Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) on Irrational Beliefs in Elite Soccer Academy Athletes

TURNER, Martin, SLATER, Matthew and BARKER, Jamie (2013) Not the End of the World: The Effects of Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) on Irrational Beliefs in Elite Soccer Academy Athletes. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 26 (2). pp. 144-156. ISSN 1041-3200

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Research applying Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) with athletes is sparse and
findings are equivocal. REBT can be applied using education workshops, but previous studies in
sport do not assess changes in irrational beliefs following REBT. This paper reports the effects of
a single REBT education workshop on irrational beliefs in elite soccer academy athletes from
pretest to posttest. The delivery of the REBT workshop is reported in detail. Statistical analyses
indicate temporary reductions in irrational beliefs following the workshop. Results are discussed
with reference to mechanisms of change, study limitations, workshop reflections, and
recommendations for developing REBT workshops.

Item Type: Article
Faculty: Previous Faculty of Health Sciences > Psychology, Sport and Exercise
Depositing User: Matthew SLATER
Date Deposited: 19 Feb 2015 12:31
Last Modified: 24 Feb 2023 03:47
URI: https://eprints.staffs.ac.uk/id/eprint/2016

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