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A proposal for evaluating cognition in assertiveness.

Paula Vagos¹, Anabela Pereira

¹Department of Education, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal. paulavagos@ua.pt

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|September 9, 2010

Summary

This study developed a new questionnaire to assess cognitive aspects of assertiveness in adolescents. The Assertive Interpersonal Schema Questionnaire shows good reliability and validity for evaluating this crucial social skill.

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Area of Science:

Psychology
Adolescent Development
Social Skills Assessment

Background:

Assertiveness is a vital social skill in adolescence, involving emotional, behavioral, and cognitive components.
Evaluating the cognitive aspects of assertiveness is crucial for understanding social interaction difficulties.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and psychometrically evaluate an instrument measuring the cognitive domain of assertiveness in adolescents.
To introduce the Assertive Interpersonal Schema Questionnaire (AISQ) as a potential diagnostic and treatment planning tool.

Main Methods:

Combined empirical and theoretical methods for item construction.
Administered the instrument to a sample of 996 adolescent students.
Assessed reliability and validity of the developed questionnaire.

Main Results:

The Assertive Interpersonal Schema Questionnaire demonstrated good psychometric properties.
The instrument comprises four subscales: Outer Emotional Support, Functional Personal Ability, Interpersonal Management, and Affective Personal Ability.
Initial findings suggest the AISQ is a reliable and valid measure.

Conclusions:

The Assertive Interpersonal Schema Questionnaire is a promising tool for assessing cognitive assertiveness in adolescents.
The AISQ may aid in diagnosing and developing treatment plans for individuals with social interaction challenges.
Further research can explore its application in clinical and educational settings.