Handicapped individuals matched on self-reported assertiveness were assigned to one of two conditions. Behavioral role playing, self-report, and activity budget pre- and post-test measures revealed that assertion-training subjects reported greater gains in assertive behavior and showed greater improvement in performance on seven criterion measures…

Tests effects of two interventions upon question-asking behavior. Both treatments decreased latency of asking the first question, but only specific instructions affected total number of bids for clarification. Women predisposed to be high in assertiveness were facilitated by any intervention. Shorter latencies were associated with more knowledge.…

Validates the "College Self-Expression Scale." Shows that females are significantly more assertive, and that in one of the criterion situations each sex was significantly more assertive toward members of the same sex than members of the opposite sex. (RL)

In order to determine whether counselor self-disclosure was predictive of counselor self assertion, a regression model containing 15 predictor variables was utilized. Results showed that self-disclosure may assist individuals in asserting themselves, and that it accounts for almost half of the variance within assertive behavior. (Author/MV)

Describes and critiques criteria used to evaluate socially competent behavior of women. Discusses the relationship between the definition of competence used and the assessment methods relied on. Notes the advantages of focusing on specific goals and provides a checklist that consumers can use to review the content of training programs. (Author/ABB)

Proposes an assertiveness training program suitable for adolescents in a high school group setting. After role-playing examples, students should begin formulating their own responses. Early work in this area indicates that students eagerly participate in assertiveness training groups, and are quick to pick up the skills required for assertive…

Describes a group assertiveness training program developed for use with shy children. The first phase utilized reinforcement procedures, relaxation, guided fantasy, behavior contracts, and feedback mechanisms. The second phase eliminated features no longer needed as children progressed. The evaluation demonstrated this program can be effective in…

The ability of 10 adults with mental retardation to exhibit linguistic control within peer and staff dyads was evaluated. Participants produced significantly more utterances with staff than with peers; however, they did not exhibit significant amounts of directives or questions, the two types of verbal control bids studied. (Author/CR)

This review presents a brief history of literature on assertion. It then concentrates on literature published after 1970. The review is divided into two areas: popular books, subdivided into introductory works and more specialized works, and professional books. Materials cited are reviewed and evaluated. (Author/JLL)

The standard assertion training package includes a selection of techniques from behavior therapy such as modeling, behavior rehearsal, and role-playing along with lectures and discussion, bibliotherapy, and audiovisual feedback. The effects of a standard assertion training package with and without videotape feedback on self-report measures of…

Most definitions and training of assertive behavior fail to consider cultural diversity in social skills. Verbal, nonverbal and cognitive components of assertive behavior were investigated to determine cultural variations in assertiveness. Black (N=30) and white (N=30) male and female college students enacted 16 role-play scenes with 4 role…

A study involving 215 college students was undertaken to determine the relationship between assertiveness and communication apprehension by factor analyzing the items on the Rathus Assertiveness Schedule (RAS) and on the Personal Report of Communication Apprehension (PRCA). Six factors emerged from the analysis: apprehensive about speaking,…

This document contains two curriculum guides, the first dealing with accountability skills and the second with social skills. The guides are products of project GOAL (Guidance Opportunities for Affective Learning), a program intended to meet the social/emotional needs of handicapped mainstreamed students in grades K-6 by improving classroom…

This workbook provides exercises, role-playing activities, and self-evaluation activities to help deaf adolescents become more aware of their level of assertiveness and the ways assertive behavior can assist in daily living situations. Assertiveness is different from aggressiveness and passiveness, and many people learn through their families and…

Briefly presents the results of an evaluation of a Hong Kong social skills training class. The class used Western-style training in that problem-solving skills, communication skills, relaxation skills, and assertiveness training were taught from a cognitive perspective. The evaluative instruments suggested significant improvement for the students.…