Effectiveness of Assertiveness Training Programme On Self Esteem & Academic Achievement in adolescents girls at secondary school at Abha city

Abstract

Assertive training program is a systemic approach to more assertive self-expression, based on a balance between achieving one’s own goals and respecting the needs of others. It is a psychological intervention which helps participants learn to integrate assertive behavior skills into their daily lives. It deals with attitudes, beliefs, and cognitions about assertiveness as well as specific, overtassertive behaviors . This study was Quasi Experimental study aiming to determine the effect of an assertiveness training program on assertiveness and self-esteem and academic performance on student girls at Abha . The study was conducted in3 secondary school affiliated to Abha city (first, second and third secondary school). The study sample consisted of 145student girls. Data were collected by using. The Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES ), Assertiveness inventory and Achievement score. The result of this study revealed that the there was a significant improvement in mean score of assertiveness, self esteem and achievement after training program. the study recommended that Further researches is need to investigate the socio cultural circumstances that may hinder or enhance the individual to be assertive.