THE EFFECTIVENESS OF RATIONAL EMOTIVE BEHAVIOR THERAPY (REBT) IN MANAGING ANGER AMONG FEMALE DORMITORY STUDENTS

A QUALITATIVE CASE STUDY

Authors

  • JOHANA BETRIS TUMBOL Sekolah Tinggi Filsafat Theologia Jaffray
  • TAURISIA TRIFOSA Sekolah Tinggi Filsafat Theologia Jaffray
  • EUNIKE WIRAWAN Sekolah Tinggi Filsafat Theologia Jaffray
  • EVI YUSUF Sekolah Tinggi Filsafat Theologia Jaffray

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52960/r.v6i1.850

Abstract

This study investigated the effectiveness of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) in managing anger among three female boarding students at the Jaffray School of Philosophy and Theology, Makassar. Using a qualitative descriptive design with a case study approach, data were collected through five structured counseling sessions, each lasting 60 minutes, in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation. Data were analyzed using the Miles and Huberman interactive model, which includes data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing with verification. Findings indicated that REBT intervention through the ABCDE framework enabled participants to identify and challenge irrational beliefs that trigger maladaptive anger responses. Cognitive restructuring resulted in decreased anger intensity, improved emotion regulation, and more constructive interpersonal interactions within the boarding environment. This study concluded that REBT serves as an effective cognitive-behavioral intervention to improve adaptive emotion management among female boarding students.

Author Biographies

JOHANA BETRIS TUMBOL, Sekolah Tinggi Filsafat Theologia Jaffray

Counseling lecturer who teaches Christian Counseling, Group Counseling, Counseling Theory and Techniques, Case Study and Testing Methods, General Psychology, and Social Psychology and has written several books on counseling and information literacy.

TAURISIA TRIFOSA, Sekolah Tinggi Filsafat Theologia Jaffray

Alumni of the Counseling Department at STFT Jaffray Makassar

EUNIKE WIRAWAN, Sekolah Tinggi Filsafat Theologia Jaffray

Counseling lecturer at STFT Jaffray Makassar. She teaches several courses, including Child Counseling, Counseling Skills, Marriage and Family Counseling, and several other subjects.

EVI YUSUF, Sekolah Tinggi Filsafat Theologia Jaffray

A Counseling Lecturer at STFT Jaffray Makassar, she teaches several courses, including adult and elderly counseling, individual counseling, counseling practice, crisis and trauma counseling, and several other courses.

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