<abstract><p>The aim of this article is to present some results regarding $ (\alpha, \psi) $-rational type contractions in the setting of the generalized metric spaces introduced by Jleli and Samet. By the nature of these types of contractions which use also comparison functions, new fixed point theorems are established. Already known facts appear as consequences of our outcomes. Examples and comments point out the applicability of our approach.</p></abstract>