Using Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) with Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Athletes to Reduce Irrational Beliefs and Increase Unconditional Self-Acceptance

被引:32
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作者
Cunningham, Rachel [1 ]
Turner, Martin J. [1 ]
机构
[1] Staffordshire Univ, Ctr Sport Hlth & Exercise Res, Brindley Bldg,Leek Rd, Stoke On Trent ST4 2DF, Staffs, England
关键词
Case study; Applied sport psychology; Counseling; Intervention; Combat sports; SPORT; PERFECTIONISM;
D O I
10.1007/s10942-016-0240-4
中图分类号
B849 [应用心理学];
学科分类号
040203 ;
摘要
The reported application of rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT) with athletes is growing but remains scarce within sport psychology literature. This study used a single-case multiple-baseline across participants design to investigate the effects of REBT on irrational self-depreciation beliefs and unconditional self-acceptance (USA) with three male mixed martial arts (MMA) athletes. Visual and statistical analyses indicate a reduction in total irrationality and self-depreciation and an increase in USA, which was maintained at 6 months post-REBT for two of the three athletes. Social validation data revealed positive changes in emotion management and performance in all athletes. The mechanisms by which REBT promoted changes in self-depreciation and USA are discussed as are recommendations regarding the future implementation of REBT with athletes.
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页码:289 / 309
页数:21
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