Irrational Beliefs Research Articles

Investigating the Relationship between Irrational Beliefs and Marital Adjustment among Couples with Chronic Disease

Investigating the Relationship between Irrational Beliefs and Marital Adjustment among Couples with Chronic Disease

Meta-Analysis of Positive Psychotherapy Interventions for Parents of Children with Special Needs in Iran

Objective: The purpose of this research was to conduct a meta-analysis of positive psychotherapy interventions for parents of children with special needs in Iran. Method: This study determined the effect size of positive psychotherapy interventions for these parents by synthesizing the results of various studies. The data sources included the National Publication Database, the Academic Jihad Science Information Center, and the Noor Specialized Journals Database. Out of 18 studies, 12 met the inclusion criteria and were selected, utilizing a meta-analysis checklist as the research tool. The study was based on 348 samples and 12 effect sizes. Findings: The meta-analysis revealed that the effect size of positive psychotherapy interventions for parents of children with special needs is d = 1.19 (p = 0.05), which is considered high according to Cohen's scale. The highest effect size was reported by Rezaei Kalantari et al. (2019), with a d = 2.31, titled "Effect of positive psychotherapy on perceived stress and life purposes in mothers of children with autism," and the smallest effect sizes were found in the study by Nili et al. (2019), with d = 0.2 and d = 0.23, titled "Effectiveness of positive training on irrational beliefs and happiness in mothers of deaf children." Conclusion: Overall, the results indicate that positive psychotherapy interventions are effective for parents of children with special needs, and researchers can utilize this program to enhance mental health components.

Effectiveness of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy on Death Anxiety and Depression During the COVID-19 Disease: A Historical Approach.

This research study investigated the effectiveness of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) on depression and anxiety during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic in Nigeria. REBT is used in correcting irrational beliefs and behaviors. This study adopted a randomized pretest, post-test, control group design. Two trial-tested instruments covering; depression, anxiety, and irrational beliefs were for data collection. Data obtained with the instruments were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, and analysis of variance. The study revealed that REBT was effective in reducing depression and death anxiety in COVID-19 patients. The result of this study also showed that the introduction of REBT helped to curb the spread of COVID-19 disease by letting Nigerians to know that the existence, mode of spread, and consequences of the disease is real and not a myth.

Call it a conspiracy: How conspiracy belief predicts recognition of conspiracy theories.

While conspiracy theories are treated as irrational fringe beliefs in popular culture, conspiracy belief is quite common. Given the disconnect between stereotypes about conspiracy belief and its prevalence, I tested whether people have difficulty recognizing the conspiracy theories that they believe as conspiracy theories. Across two studies I demonstrate that people have considerable difficulty identifying conspiracy theories they believe as conspiracy theories, particularly when they do not take much time to consider whether their beliefs might be conspiracy theories. This is consistent with the notion that people experience "conspiracy blindness." People have trouble recognizing the conspiracy theories they believe as conspiracy theories because they do not take the time to consider whether their beliefs might be conspiracy theories. In Study 2, I demonstrate that people can overcome their conspiracy blindness and recognize the conspiracy theories they believe as conspiracy theories when they are given a definition for "conspiracy theory" and asked to consider their answer. This suggests that people are typically ignorant of their own conspiracy beliefs, but capable of recognizing them when given the tools and motivation to do so. However, recognizing their beliefs as conspiracy theories does not reduce their adherence to those beliefs.

Eksperimentalna indukcija stanja netolerancije na neizvesnost - preliminarni rezultati

This study is aimed at pilot testing the experimental procedure for inducing state levels of intolerance of uncertainty (IU) using a sample of 62 undergraduate psychology students (M = 23.13, SD = 2.88, female 90.3%). Although similar procedures were used in other cultural contexts, this is the first time this phenomenon has been tested in Serbia. We used a two-step state IU induction procedure. The first step included describing and analysing one upcoming idiosyncratic life event with a potentially poor outcome. The second step required reading a list of irrational beliefs about uncertainty. In addition, we used an adapted Serbian IUS-11 scale, the Anxiety subscale from the DASS-21, and a single-item measure to collect information about state IU, state anxiety, and state worry, respectively. The ANCOVA results revealed that experimental and control groups did not differ in state IU after the induction. However, there seemed to be an increase in state IU in the experimental group, but not in the control group, when the pretest and posttest scores were compared in each group separately. Additionally, a significant main effect of the measurement time point on state worry and anxiety was found. In contrast, the main effects of condition and measurement time point by condition interaction were non-significant. Although the results are not straightforward (possibly due to a small sample size), the modified procedure seems to potentially serve as a tool for inducing state IU. In the concluding part, we discuss the obtained findings, the procedure's feasibility, as well as the possible modifications that could produce more precise effects.

Comparison of the Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy and Behavioral Activation on Irrational Thoughts and Depression in Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Objective: The aim of the present study was to compare the effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and Behavioral Activation (BA) therapy on irrational thoughts and depression in individuals with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Methods and Materials: This applied research utilized a quasi-experimental method with a pre-test and post-test design. The statistical population included all individuals diagnosed with GAD who visited psychotherapy clinics in Mashhad in 2020. From this population, 45 participants were purposefully selected from the Nabz-e Zindagi Counseling Center in Mashhad and randomly assigned to three groups of 15 (two experimental groups and one control group). The subjects responded to the Irrational Beliefs Test (IBT) by Ahwaz and Mo'tamedi (2005) and the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) (1961) at three stages: pre-test, post-test, and follow-up. The MBCT and BA therapies were administered to the experimental groups, while the control group did not receive any treatment. Data were analyzed using SPSS software. Findings: The results indicated that the main effect of the group on irrational thoughts and depression was significant in both experimental groups (p < .05). However, there was no significant difference in the impact of the two methods on irrational thoughts (p = .144) and depression (p = .950). Conclusion: Both treatments were equally effective in individuals with GAD. Therefore, both treatments can be utilized to reduce psychological problems in individuals with GAD.

Alike but not the same: Psychological profiles of COVID-19 vaccine skeptics.

One of the challenges of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic was a widespread skepticism about vaccination. To elucidate the underlying mental and emotional predispositions, we examined a sample of 1428 participants using latent profile analysis (LPA) on selected personality trait variables, mental health status, and measures of irrational beliefs. LPA revealed five distinct profiles: two classes of non-skeptics and three of skeptics. The smaller non-skeptic class reported the highest rates of mental health problems, along with high levels of neuroticism, hostility, interpersonal sensitivity, and external locus of control. The larger non-skeptic class was psychologically well-balanced. Conversely, the skeptic groups shared strong distrust of COVID-19 vaccination but differed in emotional and mental profiles, leading to graded differences in endorsing extreme conspiracy beliefs. This suggests that vaccine skepticism is not solely a result of mental illness or emotional instability; rather extreme skepticism manifests as a nuanced, graded phenomenon contingent on personality traits and conspirational beliefs.

청소년 인터넷 도박에 관한 연구 동향

The purpose of this study is to find ways to protect, treat, and prevent the risks of Internet gambling by considering the personal and social environmental characteristics of youth among various social problems in modern society. To achieve the purpose, a total survey was conducted focusing on master's and doctoral theses and academic journals published in Korea from 2018 to March 2023, and a total of 68 papers were analyzed by percentage. As a result, first, the trend by year was the highest with 16 in 2018, and the largest number of academic papers was 12 in 2021, and research is continuing. Second, the most common status by research subject was 43 papers targeting middle and high school students, and 44 research studies by research method type. Third, the trend by research topic was in the order of problem gambling, gambling behavior, gambling addiction, and gambling experience, and the subtype of each research topic was irrational gambling beliefs. Fourth, positive correlations among gambling influencing factors include irrational beliefs, stress, family conflict, and parental neglect, while negative correlations include self-esteem, ego resilience, and family cohesion. A limitation of this study is that it failed to consider various research methods as it was an analysis of existing research on youth internet gambling. In follow-up research, there will be a need to research and develop regulations, preventive measures, and treatment programs related to Internet gambling in a customized manner suitable for various targets.

Disney Movies Encanto and Frozen. An REBT and Cinematherapy Perspective

"If you are a parent, then you must have seen those two cartoons (Encanto and Frozen) a dozen times. And if you are not a parent, then you certainly heard of them, because they are some of Disney’s best and largest projects, and not just in terms of box office income, which was huge (close to 3 billion dollars, combined). Financial aspects aside, the two productions are amazing because of their powerful educational messages. In this article, we analyse the educational messages and behaviours anchored in the Rational Emotive Behaviour Theory, a form of psychotherapy that focuses on helping individuals identify and change irrational beliefs that lead to negative emotions and self-defeating behaviours. We also analyse the two movies from a cinematherapy perspective. We conclude and recommend that the two movies can and should be used by parents, educators, and counsellors all over the world to educate their children about some rational attitudes (unconditional self-acceptance, unconditional other-acceptance and life acceptance, self-awareness), as well as important values (family, friendship, honesty, courage) and also as therapeutic instruments from a cinematherapy perspective. Keywords: Encanto, Frozen, Disney, cartoons, educational messages, rational emotive, cinematherapy"

The relationship between Big-Five personality factors, thinking style and self-efficacy among sports management students

The purpose of this study is to create a psychological profile of students in Sport Management from the National University of Physical Education annd Sports, in terms of the Big Five personality superfactors, Thinking Style (i.e. rational versus irrational beliefs) and (perceived) Efficacy and to study the degree of association between these factors. The following hypotheses were formulated: 1) There are significant correlations between the Big-Five model superfactors (Extraversion, Agreeableness, Conscientiousness, Emotional Stability and Autonomy) and Self-efficacy, in the case of Sports Management students; 2) There are significant correlations between the Big-Five model superfactors (Extraversion, Agreeableness, Conscientiousness, Emotional Stability and Autonomy) and Thinking Style: Irrational Cognitions (Demandingness in the form of ’musts’, Low Frustration Tolerance, Self-Downing and/or global evaluation, Global Score Attitudes and Beliefs) in the case of students in the Sport Management Specialization; 3)There are significant correlations between Self-Efficacy and Thinking Style (i.e. Irrational Cognitions: Demandingness in the form of ’musts’, Low frustration tolerance, Awfulizing, Self-downing and /or global evaluation, Attitudes and Beliefs Global score) in the case of Sport Management students. The participants in the research were 39 students in the Sports Management Specialization (28.21% female and 71.79% male) aged 19-23 years. The 5 Factor Personality Questionnaire (CP5F) and Attitudes and Beliefs Scale-II (ABS-II), both from the Computerized Platform for Psychological Assessment (CAS++), S.C.Cognitrom S.R.L. and the Self-Efficacy Scale (Schwarzer & Jerusalem) were applied. The correlates study led to confirmation of all three hypotheses.

The Effect of Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy on Work-irrational Beliefs Among Electrical and Electronic Educators in Nigeria

This study delved into a critical concern in academic and professional settings: the impact of irrational work-related beliefs among individuals within the Electrical/Electronic Technology Education domain in Nigeria. The prevalence of detrimental work-related beliefs and their potential adverse effects on performance, mental health, and overall well-being necessitated an investigation into effective therapeutic interventions to mitigate these beliefs. The research adopted a quasi-experimental design spanning eight weeks and involving 16 sessions to examine the effects of Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy (REBT) on these work-related irrational beliefs. The study encompassed a cohort of 330 participants, comprising Electrical/Electronic Technology Education technologists and instructors within Nigerian universities. To ensure a robust study design, the participants were randomly allocated to the REBT group (165 participants) or the control group (165 participants). The study uncovered notable findings using an intervention package and structured psycho-educational strategies for data collection. The analysis revealed a significant mean difference between the experimental (REBT) group and the control group, demonstrating the efficacy of REBT in significantly reducing work-related belief scores among Electrical and Electronic Technologists compared to those not exposed to the therapy. Furthermore, the study explored potential variations based on gender in response to the treatment, finding that the interaction effect of therapies and gender was not statistically significant. This suggests that the benefits of REBT in alleviating work-related irrational beliefs were consistent across genders. These findings underscore the potential of REBT as an effective intervention to address work-related irrational beliefs. The study recommends the integration of REBT into the academic curriculum, emphasising its value in mitigating detrimental work-related beliefs among educational staff and students in the field of Electrical/Electronic Technology Education.

EFFECTIVENESS OF BEHAVIORAL COGNITIVE THERAPY ON ANXIETY IN PATIENTS WITH DIABETES MELLITUS

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease characterized by high blood glucose levels and disturbances in the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins due to insufficient insulin hormone. Anxiety in DM sufferers affects fluctuations in blood glucose which causes unstable blood sugar levels, even though diet, physical exercise, and drug use have been attempted appropriately. DM sufferers have three times the risk of anxiety compared to the general population, diabetes complications can make daily life activities more difficult to carry out, resulting in prolonged sadness. Anxiety in Diabetes Mellitus sufferers affects blood glucose fluctuations which cause unstable blood sugar levels, even though diet, physical exercise and appropriate use of medication have been made. Cognitive behavioral group counseling emphasizes how emotional and behavioral problems can be overcome effectively through cognitive restructuring and shows how irrational beliefs interfere and how they can change inaccurate thoughts with a variety of methods. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy for anxiety in people with diabetes mellitus. Methods To electronic data based Pubmed and Google Scholar with keywords in English and Indonesian, which are published nationally and internationally. This literature study uses The Joanna Briggs Institute guideline is used for assess quality and the Prisma checklist to guide this review. from the search for articles found results that have identified as many as 279 articles with the number of results entered as many as 5 articles. This literature study shows that Cognitive Behavior Therapy for anxiety in patients with diabetes mellitus is effective in reducing anxiety in patients with diabetes mellitus.
 
 Keywords: Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Anxiety, Diabetes Mellitus

Irrational Beliefs, Resilience and Mental Health of University Students

This study aimed to investigate the relationship between irrational beliefs, resilience, and mental health in university students. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, 400 online participants from various Pakistani universities were a part of this study, predominantly female (72.3%), aged 18-25 years (MA= 22.17; SD= 2.42). Data was collected using Irrational Belief Inventory (Al-Heeti et al., 2012),Brief Resilience Scale (Smith et al., 2008) and Depression, Anxiety Stress Scale (Smith et al., 2008). Our independent variables were irrational beliefs (IBs) and resilience, while the dependent variable was students' mental health. Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient, Multiple Hierarchical Regression, and Independent Sample t test were used. The results indicated that irrational beliefs likeworrying, rigidity, problem avoidance, and demand for approval were positively associated with mental health issues. However, emotional irresponsibility and resilience were negatively linked to mental health issues. All sub types of IBs were significant predictors of depression whereas, rigidity, problem avoidance and emotional irresponsibility were significant predictors of anxiety and stress.While demand for approval proved to be a significant predictor of stress. Resilience did not emerge as a significant predictor of mental health and there were no gender differences of IBs, Resilience and Mental Health Issues in university students. These findings hold implications for clinical psychologists, mental health workers, psychiatrists, and guidance counselors, suggesting that interventions like psychological therapies, behavioral techniques, college-based counseling, and family-university strategies could be incorporated into students' lives to reduce irrational beliefs and enhance mental well-being, thereby aiding their ability to cope with challenges.

Elit Sporcuların Akıl Dışı Performans İnançları ile Sporda Kaygı Seviyeleri Arasındaki İlişkilerin İncelenmesi

The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between irrational performance beliefs and anxiety levels in elite athletes. The research was conducted with the voluntary participation of 285 male and female elite athletes between the ages of 15 and 55, During the research process, athletes' irrational performance beliefs and anxiety levels in sports were investigated. For this purpose, the Irrational Performance Beliefs inventory-2 and the Sport Anxiety Scale-2 were used. Athletes' anxiety levels and irrational performance beliefs were examined considering gender and sport type variables. One-way ANOVA test was used for comparative analysis, and Pearson Correlation analysis was employed for relational examinations. The findings revealed that female athletes were more anxious. Furthermore, in the examination conducted based on sports disciplines, it was found that the differences between athletes' anxiety levels and irrational performance beliefs varied depending on the sport type. in the overall examination, significant relationships were found between athletes' anxiety levels and irrational performance beliefs. in conclusion, athletes' anxiety levels affect their irrational performance beliefs, and this relationship differs among genders and sports disciplines.

“Mindset: performing under pressure” – a multimodal cognitive-behavioural intervention to enhance the well-being and performance of young athletes

Young athletes experience stress daily and coping adaptively with these stressful situations is an important determinant of their well-being and performance. Rather than seeking to change the often-unavoidable stressful situations, it is possible to change the way in which young athletes think about the situations. The present study aimed to investigate whether a multimodal cognitive-behavioral intervention could enhance young athletes’ psychological well-being and performance. Delivered toward the end of the competitive season when there is often more at stake, the intervention employed a combination of education and reappraisal delivered in 6 × 1-hour group workshops. Content included stress mindset, irrational beliefs, self-compassion, and imagery. We hypothesized that the intervention would enhance stress mindset and reduce irrational beliefs, and in turn, this would enhance the psychological well-being and performance of young athletes. Ninety-four footballers and swimmers (n = 48 females, n = 46 males, Mage = 17.49 years, SD = 3.53) completed measures in stress mindset, perceived performance, irrational beliefs, anxiety and negative affect at baseline and post-intervention. Participants were allocated to an experimental (n = 49) or control condition (n = 45). Results from the mixed model ANOVAs demonstrate that the intervention was successful at enhancing stress mindset and reducing negative affect in the experimental condition, compared to those in the control condition. There were no significant changes in performance, irrational beliefs, or anxiety. Findings offer support for targeting stress mindset to enhance young athletes’ well-being. To reduce irrational beliefs, a more specific approach to the individual may be required. Lay summary: Young athletes experience a range of daily stressors, so exploring ways to enhance their well-being and performance in stressful situations is of importance. Altering their trait beliefs about stress and promoting perceptions of control over their thoughts are useful methods of enhancing their stress mindset and reducing negative affect.

Mental Health and Environmental Coping Mechanisms of the Diabetic Patient and Implications on Hospitalization Duration

Introduction. Mental health is a state of emotional, psychological and social well-being, where the individual manages to successfully manage daily life, valuing himself and others, while being socially integrated, happy and fulfilled. Adaptability to the environment is the ability of the person or organism to adjust, to transform, according to the changes and demands of the environment. These skills require learning from experiences, finding creative solutions and developing the ability to cope with stressors. Integration into the environment requires constant personal development. Unfortunately, we live in times when the environment is changing at a speed that is difficult for the human body and psyche to manage and follow. Material and method. In this study, part of a larger study, 80 diabetic patients aged between 19 and 70 years were included. The longitudinal research period was 2015-2022, following the number of days of hospitalization and the length of hospitalization for each hospitalization in “Sf. Ap. Andrei” Emergency Clinical Hospital Galati. The patients, in compliance with data protection and legislation in force, were administered a psychological questionnaire tracking their adaptability to the environment and their rational and irrational beliefs in relation to life. The data were centralized and analysed in the SPSS statistical software, looking for correlations between psychological aspects and hospitalization duration/frequency, assuming that patients with significant test results are patients suffering from diagnosed or not yet diagnosed psychosomatic disorders. Conclusions. The results of the questionnaire and the anamnesis revealed that most of the patients had irrational beliefs and attitudes towards themselves, others and life, completely dysfunctional. Extrapolating that these patients also have psychosomatic disorders, we can state that the statistical results obtained predict that a person with psychosomatic disorders will have more frequent presentations to the doctor, while each hospitalization will be longer than that of patients with the same pathology, without associated psychosomatic disorders. In this sense, both the correlations obtained and the linear regression with predictive value, force us to think in the long term and bring to light the need to implement a diagnostic tool at the disposal of the diabetologist, internist and emergency physician, for further collaboration with the psychiatric physician, all for the ultimate good of the patient.

The effectiveness of rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT) and mindfulness-based intervention (MBI) on psychological, physiological and executive functions as a proxy for sports performance

BackgroundIn the current study, we conducted a comparative analysis involving three distinct groups: one receiving group-based rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT), another undergoing a mindfulness-based intervention (MBI), and a third group serving as the control. The aim of the study was to explore the effectiveness of the two interventions on specific psychological (competitive anxiety, perfectionism, irrational beliefs), physiological (salivary cortisol levels), and neurocognitive (executive functions: working memory, inhibition, cognitive flexibility) functions in Hungarian junior ice hockey players.MethodsThe participants consisted of 10 females and 36 males (NREBT=12, NMINDFULNESS=14, NCONTROL=20). We used questionnaires to assess competitive anxiety, perfectionism, and irrational beliefs. The components of executive functions were measured using a computerized testing system, while cortisol levels were examined through salivary samples. Prior to and after the interventions, each participant underwent all measurements, after which we conducted repeated measures ANOVA on our data.ResultsWe found REBT to be an effective intervention for the regulation of competitive anxiety, perfectionism, and irrational beliefs as well as for improving some components of executive functions (inhibition and cognitive flexibility). Mindfulness was found to improve athletes’ processing speed and set-shifting abilities, which are related to cognitive flexibility and metacognitive processes.ConclusionIn conclusion, we explore implications of these findings regarding how each approach is posited to enhance sports performance, using neurocognitive functions as a proxy. These findings are useful for further research and practical implications.

Irrational Romantic Relationship Beliefs and Self-silencing: Mediating Role of Emotion Regulation

Irrational Romantic Relationship Beliefs and Self-silencing: Mediating Role of Emotion Regulation

Psychological Problem Of The Main Character In Shutter Island Movie: Psychoanalysis Approach

This study aims to analyze and identify the psychological aspects of Sigmund Freud's psychoanalysis of the main character in the film Shutter Island, starring Leonardo DiCaprio as Edward ‘Teddy’ Daniels, who suffers from delusional disorders due to past conflicts. Teddy’s internal conflict causes him to experience delusions that lead to subconscious conflicts that trigger inappropriate and irrational beliefs that make it difficult for him to accept reality and control his id, ego and superego. Qualitative methods are used in this research because this research does not refer to numbers and statistical calculations. The writer analyzes the main characters in the film in depth based on dialogue scripts and storylines. Based on the research results, psychoanalytic data was found on the main character with 5 id data, 3 ego data, 6 superego data, with Id as part of psychoanalysis which dominates the main character’s personality caused by unresolved subconscious conflicts by always trying to ignore and reject reality by fulfilling the will of the id which is contrary to the state of reality.
 
 Keywords: Psychoanalysis; Sigmund Freud; Movie

Adverse competition-related cognitions questionnaire (ACCQ): Development and preliminary validation of a measure identifying different factors of athletes’ cognitions related to competitions

This research project presents the development and preliminary validation of a German version of the Adverse Competition-related Cognitions Questionnaire (ACCQ) and comprises four studies. In Study 1, 101 athletes and 124 coaches from different team and individual sports generated a large pool of cognitions, which was reduced to an initial item pool of 54 cognitions through a multi-step procedure with different experts. In Study 2, the underlying factor structure of the questionnaire was examined by an exploratory factor analysis (N2 = 348), which revealed six factors (athletic comparison, coach devaluation, devaluation of one's own performance, appreciation by coach and family, inner resistance against competitions, and general exhaustion) with 26 items retained. Subsequently, in Study 3, the results were re-examined with a confirmatory factor analysis (CFA, N3 = 419; CFI = 0.91, RMSEA = 0.06, SRMR = 0.06). In addition, preliminary support for the construct validity (i.e., convergent, divergent, and concurrent validity) of the ACCQ was obtained by examining associations among the ACCQ subscales and theoretical correlates such as social comparison, cognitive interference, irrational performance beliefs, and fear of negative evaluation. In Study 4, a second CFA (N4 = 153; CFI = 0.89, RMSEA = 0.06, SRMR = 0.07) was conducted to test the identified 6-factor solution in a sample of high-performance competitive athletes. With its broad range of factors, the ACCQ provides a useful and valid measure for assessing different adverse competition-related cognitions, offering a wide range of potential applications in research and sport psychology practice.