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Peer reviewedHarrell, Rona L.; Strauss, Felice A. – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1986
Components of assertive behavior are described with suggestions for enabling the visually impaired person to develop these skills. The underlying concepts of assertion training are explained along with specific techniques for use in schools or rehabilitative settings. (Author/CL)
Descriptors: Adults, Assertiveness, Communication Skills, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedErin, J. N.; And Others – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1991
This article reviews studies that have attempted to increase three types of social skills in blind and visually impaired individuals: assertiveness training, interactional skills, and skills in physical expression. Most of the studies reported increased social skills following intervention; however, many did not report empirical evidence of…
Descriptors: Adults, Assertiveness, Body Language, Elementary Secondary Education
Carmody, Timothy P. – 1977
A sample of 63 subassertive adults participated in four 90-minute sessions of group assertion training. The treatment components of challenging maladaptive cognitions and learning self-instructions were examined by comparing Rational-Emotive, Self-Instructional, and Behavioral Assertion Training. A delayed-treatment control group was also…
Descriptors: Adults, Anxiety, Assertiveness, Behavior Change
