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Effectiveness of a Psycho-Education Application on Self-Esteem and Irrational Beliefs of Female College Students
Abstract
Self-esteem affects one’s behaviors, experiences, life satisfaction, choices, social and close relationships, how she/he treats others and is treated by others, and in everything she/he does (Sanford & Donovan, 1999). Erickson, Horan, and Hackett (1991) stated that low self-esteem is caused by irrational beliefs. The purpose of this research was to investigate the effectiveness of a psycho-education program based on cognitive-behavioral therapy on self-esteem and irrational beliefs of female college students studying at a mid-size state university. The research included three groups: Experimental group (n= 7), placebo control group (n= 9) and control group (n= 11). Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale and Irrational Beliefs Scale were the instruments of the study. The data were analyzed by two-factor ANOVA for mixed designs (Split-Plot) (SPANOVA). Group differences were investigated by using Bonferroni test. Results of the analysis indicated that the psycho-education program based on cognitive-behavioral therapy was effective in improving self-esteem level, and decreasing irrational beliefs. While the effectiveness of the program was retained at follow-up test regarding self-esteem, it was not retained regarding irrational beliefs. There were no group differences at follow-up test. Since self-esteem and irrational beliefs begin to evolve in early years of life, and there is a strong relationship between self-esteem level and mental health indicators, preventive studies become more vital. Thus, counseling services at schools may promote programs to boost self-esteem and decrease irrational beliefs of students.
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English
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Publication Date
April 3, 2013
Submission Date
May 19, 2013
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Year 2013 Volume: 4 Number: 39
APA
Şahan Yılmaz, B., & Duy, B. (2013). Effectiveness of a Psycho-Education Application on Self-Esteem and Irrational Beliefs of Female College Students. Turkish Psychological Counseling and Guidance Journal, 4(39), 68-81. https://doi.org/10.17066/pdrd.44265
AMA
1.Şahan Yılmaz B, Duy B. Effectiveness of a Psycho-Education Application on Self-Esteem and Irrational Beliefs of Female College Students. Turkish Psychological Counseling and Guidance Journal. 2013;4(39):68-81. doi:10.17066/pdrd.44265
Chicago
Şahan Yılmaz, Birsen, and Baki Duy. 2013. “Effectiveness of a Psycho-Education Application on Self-Esteem and Irrational Beliefs of Female College Students”. Turkish Psychological Counseling and Guidance Journal 4 (39): 68-81. https://doi.org/10.17066/pdrd.44265.
EndNote
Şahan Yılmaz B, Duy B (May 1, 2013) Effectiveness of a Psycho-Education Application on Self-Esteem and Irrational Beliefs of Female College Students. Turkish Psychological Counseling and Guidance Journal 4 39 68–81.
IEEE
[1]B. Şahan Yılmaz and B. Duy, “Effectiveness of a Psycho-Education Application on Self-Esteem and Irrational Beliefs of Female College Students”, Turkish Psychological Counseling and Guidance Journal, vol. 4, no. 39, pp. 68–81, May 2013, doi: 10.17066/pdrd.44265.
ISNAD
Şahan Yılmaz, Birsen - Duy, Baki. “Effectiveness of a Psycho-Education Application on Self-Esteem and Irrational Beliefs of Female College Students”. Turkish Psychological Counseling and Guidance Journal 4/39 (May 1, 2013): 68-81. https://doi.org/10.17066/pdrd.44265.
JAMA
1.Şahan Yılmaz B, Duy B. Effectiveness of a Psycho-Education Application on Self-Esteem and Irrational Beliefs of Female College Students. Turkish Psychological Counseling and Guidance Journal. 2013;4:68–81.
MLA
Şahan Yılmaz, Birsen, and Baki Duy. “Effectiveness of a Psycho-Education Application on Self-Esteem and Irrational Beliefs of Female College Students”. Turkish Psychological Counseling and Guidance Journal, vol. 4, no. 39, May 2013, pp. 68-81, doi:10.17066/pdrd.44265.
Vancouver
1.Birsen Şahan Yılmaz, Baki Duy. Effectiveness of a Psycho-Education Application on Self-Esteem and Irrational Beliefs of Female College Students. Turkish Psychological Counseling and Guidance Journal. 2013 May 1;4(39):68-81. doi:10.17066/pdrd.44265