The present study aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) intervention program in reducing depression in infertile women. A purposive sample of 50 primary infertile women (Diagnosed by the concerned hospital specialist) selected from Mediwave IVF & Fertility Research Hospital in Mysore, India, and their spouse interviewed individually with a request to cooperate in the research. 40 infertile women were selected randomly, then were divided into experimental group (N=20) and control group (N= 20). All subjects were assessed using Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II). The experimental group received (REBT) intervention for a period of 4 months. Results showed a significant difference between the experimental and control groups assessment on (BDI-II) score. The Results suggest that REBT can be an effective in reducing symptoms of depression related to infertility and in coping.
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Depression, Infertile Women
