Management of Negative Self-Image with Rational Emotive and Behavioural Therapy and Assertiveness Training
- Author:
AGBU Jane-frances Obiageli
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Management;
Negative Self-image;
Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy;
Assertiveness Training
- From:ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry
2015;16(1):57-68
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Objective: Dissatisfaction with real or imagine defect in physical appearance
could lead to manifestation of negative self-image. This study thus presented an
eight session account of management strategies for negative self-image. Method:
The following psychological test instruments were administered to 200
participants - Negative Self-image Inventory (NSII); Fear of Negative Evaluation
(FNE); Index of Self Esteem (ISE); Illness Behaviour Questionnaire (IBQ);
Physical Self-Efficacy Scale (PSE); Social Maladjustment Scale (SMS) and
Adjective Checklist (ACL). Those that manifested high negative self-image (30
participants), were assigned randomly into three groups of: 1st treatment, 2nd
treatment (placebo) and control groups of 10 participants each, comprising 5
males and 5 females. Participants were managed with cognitive emotive and
behavioural therapy and assertivess training method. Collectively, the treatment
sessions lasted 8 weeks. Therapy was in group therapy format, which gave room
for guidance, insight, acceptance, ventilation of feelings, instillation of hope, selfdisclosure,
and interaction. Result: The 1st treatment group recorded significant
reduction in negative self-image and its correlates - fear of negative evaluation
and social maladjustment than 2nd treatment and control groups. Conclusion:
Rational Emotive and Behavioural Therapy (REBT) and Assertiveness Training
were found to be efficacious in the management of negative self-image.
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