Effectiveness of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) on Self-Control and Impulsivity in Male Prisoners
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Abstract
Objective: Consequences of imprisonment include negative psychological effects, social stigma, and challenges for reintegrating into society. In this regard, this study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) on self-control and impulsivity among male prisoners.
Method: A randomized controlled clinical trial (RCT) utilizing a design the included pretest, post-test, and follow-up assessment as well as a waiting-list control group was conducted. A total of 30 male prisoners were selected using convenience sampling and randomly assigned to experimental and waiting list control groups (the intervention group (n = 15) and the control group (n = 15)). The participants in the experimental group underwent the 12-session REBT intervention over a period of six weeks. (For six weeks). All participants responded to the Self- Control Scale (SCS) and Dysfunctional Impulsivity Questionnaire (DFIQ) as dependent variables at three time points (pretest, post-test, and one-month follow-up). A repeated measures analysis of variance was used to analyze the data.
Results: The results revealed that after the implementation of the REBT intervention, the mean scores of self-control increased (P < 0.05), while the mean scores of impulsivity diminished significantly (P < 0.05). Furthermore, these changes remained relatively stable during the follow-up period (P < 0.05).
Conclusion: Based on the findings of this study, it can be inferred that REBT intervention plays a significant role in diminishing self-control deficits and mitigating impulsivity among incarcerated individuals. These results present promising implications for the utilization of REBT in lowering recidivism rates.
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4. Sana F, Rafiq M, Iqbal MN. Criminal thinking styles and criminal social identity among juvenile delinquents: moderating role of parenting styles. PJNS. 2021;16(2):4-11.
5. Meterko V, Cooper G. Cognitive biases in criminal case evaluation: a review of the research. J Police Crim Psychol. 2022;37(1):101-22.
6. Gottschalk P. Gender and crime: Convenience for pink-collar offenders. Deviant Behav. 2022;43(2):213-27.
7. Benson ML, Harbinson E. Gender and criminal thinking among individuals convicted of white-collar crimes. Crim Justice Stud. 2020;33(1):46-60.
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10. Intravia J. Crime, Substance Use, and Offensive Content: Exploring the Link Between Low Self-Control and Social Media Posting Behaviors among Young Adults. Deviant Behav. 2023;44(7):975-88.
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12. Stults BJ, Hernandez JL, Hay C. Low self-control, peer delinquency, and crime: Considering gendered pathways. J Res Crime Delinq. 2021;58(6):666-709.
13. Xie M, Su C. Childhood abuse and juvenile offenders' aggressive behavior: Selfesteem and self-control as mediators. SBP. 2022;50(7):1-8.
14. Hornsveld RH, Kraaimaat FW, Gijs LA, Palmer EJ. Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment (CBT) Programs for Violent Offenders and Sexually Violent Offenders: What Substantive Conditions Must Be Met? Assessment and obligatory treatment of violent and sexually violent offenders: Integrating research and practice. 2019:103-22.
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27. Ellis J, Jaffe R. Sum rule for deep-inelastic electroproduction from polarized protons. Phys Rev D. 1974;9(5):1444.
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29. Tangney JP, Baumeister RF, Boone AL. High self-control predicts good adjustment, less pathology, better grades, and interpersonal success. J Pers. 2004;72(2):271-324.
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33. Dickman SJ, Meyer DE. Impulsivity and speed-accuracy tradeoffs in information processing. J Pers Soc Psychol. 1988;54(2):274-90.
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35. Khoroshi M. The Effectiveness of Communication Skills Based on Cognitive Behavioral Approach on Self-Control Practices in High School Girl Adolescents. IJES. 2018;4(1):150-7.
36. Zeidi IM, Divsalar S, Morshedi H, Alizadeh H. The effectiveness of group cognitive-behavioral therapy on general self-efficacy, self-control, and internet addiction prevalence among medical university students. SHB. 2020;3(3):93.
37. Li Y, binti Ahmad NA, binti Omar Z, Roslan SB. Group cognitive behavioral therapy for aggression, self-control, and social support among first grade university students of China.
38. Ngamthipwatthana T, Kiattisirichai Y, Hosiri T, Manussirivithaya V. The Effect of Group Cognitive Behavioral Play Therapy Program on Self-Control among Late Childhood in Foster Care. SMJ 2018;70(6):507-13.
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Shomali Ahmadabadi M, Rezapour Mirsaleh Y, Yousefi Z. Effectiveness of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) on Self-Control and Impulsivity in Male Prisoners. Iran J Psychiatry. 2024;19(2):182-192.
