The Effectiveness of Assertiveness Training on Academic Self-Efficacy and Assertiveness among Female High School Students in Ahvaz

Marjan Mosavikho¹

1) M.A. Graduate in Clinical Psychology, Andimeshk Branch, Islamic Azad University, Andimeshk, Iran

IOI Code : AAHA-AAHZHA
Publication : 5th.International Congress on Management, Economy, Humanities, Education and Business Development(5icmba.ir)
Abstract :
    The present study aimed to determine the effectiveness of assertiveness training on academic self-efficacy and assertiveness among female high school students in Ahvaz. The research sample consisted of 30 female students selected through random sampling and randomly assigned to experimental (n = 15) and control (n = 15) groups. The instruments included the Academic Self-Efficacy Questionnaire (Owen & Froman, 1988) and the Gambrill and Ritchie Assertiveness Inventory (1975). The research employed an experimental pretest–posttest design with a control group. Before the intervention, both groups completed the questionnaires. The experimental group then received assertiveness training as the independent variable in 8 sessions, each lasting 90 minutes. After the training program, a posttest was administered to both groups. Data were analyzed using ANCOVA through SPSS software. The results indicated that assertiveness training significantly increased academic self-efficacy and assertiveness in the experimental group compared to the control group. The significance level was considered at α = 0.05.

Keywords : effectiveness of assertiveness training academic self efficacy assertiveness female high school students