Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Irrational and Rational Beliefs, and the Mental Health of Athletes
Overview
This review article proposes Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) as a framework for understanding and promoting mental health in athletes. It outlines REBT's core premise that beliefs, rather than events, drive emotional and behavioral responses, distinguishing between rational and irrational beliefs. The text discusses the impact of these beliefs on athlete well-being and performance, while identifying gaps in current research regarding the origins of irrational beliefs and the application of REBT in sports.
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- Martin J. Turner (University of Staffordshire)
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- 2016-09-20
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- gold
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- 10.3389/fpsyg.2016.01423
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@article{allodium:dfe969faefa144bf,
title = {Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Irrational and Rational Beliefs, and the Mental Health of Athletes},
author = {Martin J. Turner},
year = {2016},
journal = {OpenAlex},
doi = {10.3389/fpsyg.2016.01423},
url = {https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2016.01423}
}RIS
TY - JOUR TI - Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Irrational and Rational Beliefs, and the Mental Health of Athletes AU - Turner, Martin J. PY - 2016 PB - OpenAlex DO - 10.3389/fpsyg.2016.01423 UR - https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2016.01423 ER -
APA
Turner, M. J. (2016). Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Irrational and Rational Beliefs, and the Mental Health of Athletes. OpenAlex. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2016.01423
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