THE EFFECT OF RATIONAL EMOTIVE BEHAVIOUR THERAPY ON POST-TRAUMATIC GROWTH IN ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT INJURED FOOTBALL PLAYERS

Authors

  • Rahmath Nishada K. Research Scholar, Department of Sports Psychology, School of Sports Sciences, Yoga and Education, Central University of Rajasthan, Rajasthan-305817, India
  • Guneet Inder Jit Kaur Assistant Professor and Coordinator, Department of Sports Psychology, School of Sports Sciences, Yoga and Education, Central University of Rajasthan, Rajasthan-305817, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejpe.v12i9.6317

Keywords:

rational emotive behaviour therapy, post-traumatic growth, sports injury, psychological rehabilitation

Abstract

Sports injuries often lead to significant psychological distress, affecting athletes' mental well-being and future performance. This explored the impact of Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT) on post-traumatic growth (PTG) in eight ACL-injured football players (aged 19–24). Data collected from SAIFIT Rehab and High-Performance Center showed significant improvements in PTG domains, highlighting REBT's effectiveness in fostering resilience and adaptive coping in sports injury rehabilitation. Participants underwent REBT intervention, and data were collected through the Post-Traumatic Growth Inventory (PTGI) to measure changes in PTG levels. A paired-samples t-test revealed significant improvements across multiple PTG domains, including personal strength (p = .002), new possibilities (p = .038), improved relationships (p = .014), and appreciation for life (p = .032). The overall PTG score showed a highly significant increase (p < .001), indicating the effectiveness of REBT in facilitating positive psychological adaptation post-injury. These preliminary findings suggest that REBT can play a crucial role in fostering PTG among injured athletes, emphasizing its potential integration into sports rehabilitation programs. Future research with larger sample sizes and longitudinal follow-ups is recommended to strengthen these findings and establish the long-term efficacy of REBT in sports injury recovery.

 

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2025-10-11

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