Abstract

MATTA, Adriana da; BIZARRO, Lisiane  and  REPPOLD, Caroline Tozzi. Irrational beliefs, psychological adjustment and life satisfaction in college students. PsicoUSF [online]. 2009, vol.14, n.1, pp. 71-81. ISSN 1413-8271.

Irrational beliefs (IB) are illogical interpretations of reality that contribute to the development of emotional problems. This study aims to show that irrational beliefs in college students (n=157) might be related to emotional adjustment and life satisfaction. The participants have completed Irrational Beliefs Questionnaire, Neuroticism Factorial Scale and Life Satisfaction Scale. The IB showed positive correlation with two factors of the Neuroticism Factorial Scale (Vulnerability and Anxiety), and negative correlation with age and life satisfaction. The results suggest important considerations on the effectiveness of Cognitive Therapy, especially of Rational Emotive Therapy, for the emotional adjustment and life satisfaction of the clients, which could be an indirect measure of the therapeutic success.

Keywords : Irrational beliefs; Neuroticism; Life satisfaction.

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