Impact of Assertiveness Training on the Level of Assertiveness, Self-Esteem, Stress, Psychological Well-Being and Academic Achievement of Adolescents

This study investigates the impact of assertiveness training (AT) on assertiveness, self-esteem, stress, psychological well-being, and academic achievement among adolescents. Pre and Post-test quasi-experimental design. In this study 13 students were selected by purposive sampling within the age range of 16 to 19 years. They were administered by Rathus assertiveness schedule (RAS), Rosenberg self-esteem (RSE), perceived stress scale (PSS), Psychological well-being (PWB) and Academic achievement scale. All the students after being examined were given (AT) of one month and then again they were examined by using the same questionnaires. The results of the study showed a significant improvement in the students' level of assertiveness and self-esteem in the post-test scores as compared to the pre-test results after being administered the Assertiveness training for a month. The findings also confirmed that the assertiveness training programme has been very effective in increasing psychological well-being, academic achievement and reducing stress level of the adolescents. Based on the findings of the study it is concluded by the researcher that Assertiveness training (AT) helps to improve the level of assertiveness, self-esteem, psychological well-being, and academic achievement among the adolescents along with reducing their level of stress. As we know, Adolescent stage is among the most sensitive stages of one's life, so conducting AT programs in schools would be effective and beneficial for adolescents.