Efficacy of Client-Centred and Rational-Emotive Behaviour Therapies in Reducing Bullying Behaviour among in-School Adolescents in Ilorin, Nigeria
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2015-01
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Faculty of Education, Eskişehir Osmangazi University, TURKEY
Abstract
Bullying behaviour refers to repeated negative behaviour displayed by one or
more person (s) with the intention of hurting the feeling, personality and power of
the victim. The objective of this study therefore was to find out the efficacy of
Client-Centred and Rational-Emotive Behaviour Therapies in reducing bullying
behaviour among in-school adolescents in Ilorin, Nigeria. The study adopted the
quasi-experimental research method using a 3×2 factorial design made up of three
(3) row groups (two experimental and one control). Stratified random sampling
technique was used to select three secondary schools on the basis of location to
prevent experimental contamination. Self-report questionnaire was used to
purposively select the participants. The primary dependent variable was bullying
behaviour and respondents with high score on bullying items and low scores on
victimisation items were selected to participate in the treatment. The findings
revealed a significant reduction in the bullying behaviour of the in-school
adolescents exposed to experimental treatments; Client-Centred Therapy (CCT)
produced significant reduction in the bullying behaviour among the in-school
adolescents, and Rational-Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT) produced
significant reduction in the bullying behaviour of the in-school adolescents. It was
recommended that CCT and REBT procedures should be employed in modifying
bullying behaviours.
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Empirical
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Bullying behaviour, client-centred therapy, in-school adolescents, rationa lemotive behaviour therapy
Citation
Yahaya, L. A., & Mustapha, M. L. A (2015) Efficacy of Client-Centred Therapy and Rational-Emotive Behaviour Therapies in reducing bullying behaviour among in-school adolescents in Ilorin, Nigeria. International Journal of Instruction. 8 (1); 61-74, Published by Faculty of Education, Eskisehir Osmangazi University, 26480 Meselik, Eskisehir, Turkey. http://www.e-iji.net