Assertiveness of Higher Secondary Students

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Mrs. S.Mohanapriya, Dr. Mrs. Joseph Catherine

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This research examines the level of assertiveness in higher secondary school students, focusing on how personality traits, socio-economic factors, and educational settings influence their assertive behaviour. Assertiveness is an essential social skill that allows individuals to communicate their thoughts, feelings, and beliefs openly, honestly, and respectfully. The study aims to offer insights that can help create targeted interventions to encourage assertiveness and support student's personal and academic development while identifying the impact of individual and environmental factors on assertive behaviour. The research is structured as a descriptive study. A stratified random sample of 1,200 students, including both boys and girls, was selected from government, government-aided, and private schools. This sample consists of students from 22 higher secondary schools in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. These results indicate that focused interventions, such as assertiveness training programs and a nurturing school environment, are essential for developing effective communication skills and empowering students to handle social and academic challenges effectively.

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