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[Relationship between assertiveness including consideration for others and adjustment in children].

Megumi Eguchi¹, Yoshikazu Hamaguchi

¹Faculty of Human Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Tennodai, Tsukuba 305-8572, Japan. egmeg@human.tsukuba.ac.jp

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Children high in assertiveness, particularly consideration for others, show better internal and external adjustment. Boys low in self-expression and girls high in consideration benefit most from positive teacher ratings.

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Area of Science:

Developmental Psychology
Childhood Social-Emotional Development
Educational Psychology

Context:

Investigated the link between assertiveness and adjustment in elementary school children.
Utilized self-ratings and teacher ratings for internal and external adjustment measures.
Assessed assertiveness through 'self-expression' and 'consideration for others' components.

Purpose:

To explore the relationship between different facets of assertiveness and children's adjustment.
To identify how specific assertiveness components influence internal and external adjustment.
To examine gender differences in the assertiveness-adjustment link.

Summary:

Children scoring high on both assertiveness components (self-expression, consideration for others) reported better internal adjustment.
High 'consideration for others' correlated with better external adjustment.
Low 'self-expression' in boys was linked to poorer external adjustment; high 'consideration for others' in girls predicted better external adjustment.

Impact:

Findings highlight the importance of fostering both self-expression and consideration for others for positive child development.
Suggests targeted interventions for specific assertiveness deficits to improve social adjustment in children.
Provides insights for educators and parents on supporting children's social-emotional well-being through assertiveness training.