AN ASSERTIVENESS SCALE FOR ADOLESCENTS.

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    • Subject Terms:
      ASSERTIVENESS in adolescence; ADOLESCENT psychology; PSYCHOLOGICAL research; BEHAVIOR; PSYCHOLOGY; PSYCHOLOGICAL tests
    • Abstract:
      This article presents information related to a situation-specific scale to measure assertiveness in adolescents. Lack of assertiveness has been identified increasingly as a clinical problem by past-behavior. But certain facets of assertiveness are clearly defined. For example, standing up for one's rights, refusing to comply with seemingly unreasonable demands etc. With these considerations in mind, an Assertiveness Scale for Adolescents (ASA), has been designed for students in grades 6 to 12. The unique feature of the ASA is that it measures a preferred behavioral response in specific situations rather than nonspecific attitudes or traits. The stimulus referents are clear and a greater degree of situational variance is assumed.