Is REBT Useful for Reducing Adolescents’ Career Decision Difficulties and Distress? A Randomized Trial

IF 2.6 3区心理学 Q2 PSYCHOLOGY, APPLIED

Journal of Career Development Pub Date : 2024-04-13 DOI:10.1177/08948453241246715

Viktória Kulcsár, Anca Dobrean, Costina-Ruxandra Poetar, Cristina Ivan

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Abstract

The present study examined the efficacy of a 6-session Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) career intervention program for high school students in reducing career decision-making difficulties and emotional distress. Nine classes of 11th graders in two Romanian public high schools ( N = 233) were randomly assigned to a REBT career intervention and a Regular career course. The data were collected in three waves: before and after the interventions and at a 6-month follow-up. Career decision-making difficulties decreased in both intervention groups post-intervention and at the 6-month follow-up. Worry and irrational beliefs decreased more in the REBT group at the 6-month follow-up. Emotional distress and negative dysfunctional emotions decreased in the REBT group both post-intervention and at the 6-month follow-up, but they increased in the Regular group. The Discussion explores factors that may contribute to the decreased career decision-making difficulties in both groups and the benefits of the REBT career intervention.

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REBT 对减少青少年的职业决策困难和苦恼有用吗？随机试验

本研究考察了针对高中生的6节理性情绪行为疗法（REBT）职业生涯干预课程在减少职业决策困难和情绪困扰方面的效果。罗马尼亚两所公立高中的 9 个 11 年级班级（人数 = 233）的学生被随机分配到一个 REBT 职业干预课程和一个常规职业课程中。数据分三次收集：干预前、干预后和 6 个月的随访。在干预后和 6 个月的随访中，两组干预者的职业决策困难都有所减少。在 6 个月的随访中，REBT 小组的担忧和非理性信念减少得更多。在干预后和 6 个月的随访中，情绪困扰和负面功能失调情绪在 REBT 组都有所减少，但在常规组则有所增加。讨论探讨了可能导致两组职业决策困难减少的因素，以及REBT职业生涯干预的益处。

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Journal of Career Development PSYCHOLOGY, APPLIED-

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期刊介绍： Journal of Career Development provides the professional, the public, and policymakers with the latest in career development theory, research and practice, focusing on the impact that theory and research have on practice. Among the topics covered are career education, adult career development, career development of special needs populations, career development and the family, and career and leisure. Research reports and discussion of theory are welcome, but practical applications must be presented.