Doctoral Dissertations
Date of Award
3-1985
Degree Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy
Major
Psychology
Major Professor
Raymond P. Lorion
Committee Members
Kenneth Newton, Robert Wahler, Paula Matuszek
Abstract
This study examined whether assertiveness training increased measured levels of assertiveness and self-concept in Army enlisted females. The study also examined the relationship between assertiveness and self-concept. Assertiveness was measured using the Adult Self-Expression Scale, the Rathus Assertiveness Schedule, and selected roleplay situations which require assertive behavior. Self-concept was measured using the Tennessee Self-Concept Scale and the Self-Regard Scale of the Personal Orientation Inventory.
The hypotheses were as follows:
1. After training there will be no correlation between assertiveness and self-concept with this population.
2. After training there will be no difference between the control and assertiveness training groups on scores of assertiveness on the Adult Self-Expression Scale.
3. After training there will be no difference between the control and assertiveness training groups on scores of assertiveness on the Rathus Assertiveness Schedule.
4. After training there will be no difference between the control and assertiveness training groups on self-concept scores as measured by the Tennessee Self-Concept Scale.
5. After training there will be no difference between the control and assertiveness training groups on self-concept scores as measured by the Self-Regard Scale of the Personal Orientation Inventory.
6. After training there will be no difference between the control and assertiveness training groups on roleplay ratings of assertiveness.
Subjects included 63 Army enlisted females in the ranks of E-1 through E-5. The study involved a pretest-posttest design with random assignment to an assertiveness training, a discussion, and a control group. Assertiveness training subjects received a six-session training period which employed the use of behavior rehearsal, modeling, coaching, roleplaying, performance feedback, and homework assignments. Discussion subjects received a six-week discussion period on male-female relationships. Control subjects merely completed the pre- and posttest measures. Follow-up testing of all subjects occurred eight to ten weeks after all training had ended.
The null hypotheses could not be rejected. Possible reasons for discrepancies in results were postulated and suggestions for future research were made.
Recommended Citation
Donald, Lizzie Tyson, "The effect of group assertiveness training on the assertiveness and self-concept levels of army female enlistees. " PhD diss., University of Tennessee, 1985.
https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_graddiss/12543