“An Experimental Study to Assess The Effect...

“An Experimental Study to Assess The Effectiveness of Assertiveness Training on Self Esteem Among Early Adolescents Studying in Hilton Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Chrompet”

Author Name : Dr. V. Hemavathy, Miss. M. Ranjini

ABSTRACT

Assertiveness is the ability to express yourself and your rights without violating the rights of others. Assertiveness is frequently misunderstood.  Non -Assertiveness involves expressing thoughts, feelings and beliefs in a way that is inappropriate and violates the rights of others while assertiveness tries to find a solution.Assertiveness is tool for confidently and way of saying ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ . Personal identity is mainly based on the self – concept. Self –concept is the cognitive or thinking component of the self, and generally refers to the totality of a complex, organized, and dynamic system of learned beliefs, attitudes and opinions that each person holds to be true about his or her personal existence.The last and best component of self-concept is self –Esteem.Lack of self-esteem may lead to poor acquisition of the skills and abilities that are needed to achieve objectives and thus it turns affect one’s successful way of life.Assertiveness training is a form of behavior therapy designed to help people stand for themselves-to empower themselves, in more contemporary terms and helps in improving self-esteem.

Key words:  Assertiveness, self-esteem, assertiveness training