Journal of clinical psychology
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Meta Analysis Historical Article
50 years of rational-emotive and cognitive-behavioral therapy: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT), introduced by Albert Ellis in the late 1950s, is one of the main pillars of cognitive-behavioral therapy. Existing reviews on REBT are overdue by 10 years or more. We aimed to summarize the effectiveness and efficacy of REBT since its beginnings and investigate the alleged mechanisms of change. ⋯ REBT is a sound psychological intervention. Directions for future studies are outlined, stemming from the limitations of existing ones.