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RESEARCH ARTICLE

ASSERTIVE BEHAVIOR AND SELF-ESTEEM AMONG ADOLESCENT GIRLS.

R. Subavidya, E. Reena

Keywords : Assertiveness, assertive behavior, selfesteem, assertiveness training programme

Citation Information : Subavidya R, Reena E. ASSERTIVE BEHAVIOR AND SELF-ESTEEM AMONG ADOLESCENT GIRLS.. 2019; 10 (2):22-26.

DOI: 10.5958/2249-3190.2019.00015.4

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 01-02-2017

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2019; The Author(s).


Abstract

The study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of assertiveness training programme on assertive behavior and selfesteem among adolescent girls. Quantitative approach was used for the study and a pre experimental one group pretest post test design was selected. The findings showed that the assertiveness training programme which included a planned teaching programme and positive reinforcement games were effective in improving the assertive behavior and self-esteem of adolescent girls. There was a significant association between the monthly income and area of residence with the assertive behavior. There was a significant association between the self-esteem within the occupation of father and types of family.


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