The effects of modeling and rehearsal in counseling nonassertive adolescents were examined by randomly assigning subjects (Ss) to one of five treatment groups: modeling plus rehearsal (MR), modeling only (M), rehearsal only (R), placebo control (P), or delayed-treatment control (C). Significant (p < .05) main effects for treatment were found on…

In order to have a more objective basis for estimating the feasibility of assertiveness training for public school personnel, a pilot program consisting of one training group was conducted. The evaluation was based on a pre- and posttest design and utilized an instrument designed to measure self-reported assertiveness in various situations.…

This study examined effects of computer-assisted instruction on decision making, assertiveness, and interpersonal communication related to responsible sexuality. Health science classes from four secondary schools in three midwestern states participated in the study. Results are discussed. (Author/MT)

Abusive, discordant, and satisfactorily married couples were compared on self-report measures of general assertion, spouse-specific assertion, spouse-specific aggression, and spousal physical aggression in their families of origin. Low levels of spouse-specific assertion were characteristic of discordant couples whether abusive or not. Spousal…

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)

Conducted two experiments (N=96) to validate the Assertion Inventory (AI) which used a role playing format. Results of experiment one (which were in sharp contrast to the results of experiment two) provided strong support for the validity of the AI. (LLL)

Results suggest that mothers of both learning-disabled and nondisabled children engage in conversational buffering, although there were few differences between the mothers and the learning-disabled and nondisabled children. Learning-disabled Ss were more likely to agree with and less likely to disagree with their mothers than were nondisabled Ss.…

Developed a 33-item, situation-specific instrument that measures assertiveness of adolescents. Based on data from 682 elementary and secondary school students, adequate reliability and validity of the Assertiveness Scale for Adolescents (ASA) were obtained when tested against several variables about which predictions could be made. (BH)

Investigated the effects of group assertive training on aggression in 48 male Black adolescents, and compared the effectiveness of professional and peer counselors. Results suggested that professional counselors and peer counselors are equally effective and that subjects who learn assertive responses will exhibit significantly less aggressive…

To be successful at home and at work, one must use support systems and assertive behavior; know oneself; use appropriate communication techniques, behavior, and appearance; and have a flexible and healthy attitude about changing oneself. (JOW)

Evaluated the effectiveness of beliefs- and skills-focused approaches to career counseling for 40 women who were dissatisfied with their current employment status. Workshops focused on career assertiveness, beliefs, a combination, or a nondirective approach. Results tended to support the value of both the beliefs and skills groups. (JAC)

Analyzed components of assertiveness, assessed by the College Self-Expression Scale, for Asian-American (N=105) and Caucasian (N=135) students. Results showed a significant difference in full-scale assertion scores indicating lower levels of overall assertion in Asian Americans, interpreted as consistent with value differences between…

Social skills training four blind unassertive adolescent females include instructions, feedback, behavior rehearsal, modeling, and manual guidance. Most behaviors selected for modification changed markedly, although some decreased after four weeks, requiring "booster" sessions to promote a return to posttreatment levels. (Author/CL)

Nonassertive junior high school students were assigned randomly to assertion training involving drug-use peer pressure. At posttest and at a three-year follow-up point, students continued to display high levels of assertiveness and less willingness to use alcohol and marijuana. (Author/PN)

Examines beliefs and attitudes that are barriers to some Christians' acceptance of the concept of assertion in their lives. Suggests that many Christians are reluctant to endorse the clinical and experimental use of assertion training, believing that assertive behavior is inconsistent with Biblical teachings. (PAS)