Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy in Non-Clinical Anxiety Symptomatology: Differentiation by Gender

Rational emotive behavior therapy in non clinical snxiety symptomatology: differentiation by gender

Authors

Darly Yomira Montes Rodríguez Graduate School, Technical University of Manabí, Ecuador. https://orcid.org/0009-0004-6997-8936
Giorgy Augusto Sornoza Zavala Graduate School, Technical University of Manabí, Ecuador. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5573-3119

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33936/psidial.v1iEspecial.6378

Keywords:

Anxiety; Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy; cognitive differences; emotional differences; gender; culture

Abstract

This study describes the potential differences in the outcomes of rational emotive behavioral therapy in both sexes, considering the biological and sociocultural differences between them and how this influences their response to a specific therapeutic approach. Starting from the biological and hormonal differences that several studies describe as the causes of differences in the response to stress and anxiety between both sexes due to hormonal disparities, such as estrogen and progesterone levels in women, which affect emotional regulation. Likewise, the cognitive and emotional differences since rational emotive behavioral therapy is largely based on the cognitive approach and the restructuring of irrational thoughts. Historically, it has been suggested that men and women may have different styles of thinking and emotional processing, therefore, it is reasonable to assume that they may respond differently to the techniques used in this therapy. And finally, the sociocultural experiences and expectations: gender roles and social expectations that affect the expression and perception of anxiety. The cultural pressures for men to be strong and repress their emotions and on the other hand, women may feel more comfortable expressing emotions and seeking help, which could affect how they benefit from therapy. For this narrative review, a bibliographic search was conducted in major biomedical databases such as PubMed, PsycInfo, Scopus and ScienceDirect, in order to examine the most relevant current evidence from the last 5 years.

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