Marlina, Agariadne Dwinggo Samala
Purpose – The purpose of this study is to synthesize existing evidence through a bibliometric and systematic literature review (B+SLR) on the use of rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT), virtual reality (VR), and Indonesian Sign Language (Bisindo) in psychological interventions, in order to establish a rationale for an integrated, adaptive, and trauma-informed digital therapy model for Deaf women survivors of sexual violence. Design/methodology/approach – Adhering to PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) 2020 guidelines, the authors systematically searched the Scopus database for English-language articles published between January 1, 2015, and July 31, 2025, and assessed methodological quality using the Joanna Briggs Institute checklists. Findings – Data from the 17 included studies were analyzed via thematic synthesis and supplemented by bibliometric analysis. The synthesis confirms that while REBT is effective for cognitive restructuring in trauma, and VR provides a safe, immersive therapeutic environment, both approaches lack adaptation for deaf individuals. Originality/value – Notably, to the best of the authors’ knowledge, no studies were found that explicitly integrate all three components. This review highlights a significant gap in the literature and provides the evidence-based foundation for the proposed REBT BiVR model, a novel intervention framework designed to bridge this communicative and technological divide. © 2026 Emerald Publishing Limited
Department of Special Education, Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang, Indonesia; Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang, Indonesia
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