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Assessment of assertion.

J S St Lawrence

    Progress in Behavior Modification
    |January 1, 1987
    PubMed
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    The assessment of assertion behaviors requires more rigorous psychometric evaluation. Current methods, especially role-play, lack external validity, hindering scientific credibility in social skills research.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Behavioral Science
    • Social Skills Research

    Background:

    • Assertion assessment is an evolving field with ongoing challenges.
    • Theoretical frameworks and influencing parameters for assertive responding need further clarification.
    • Existing assessment instruments often lack robust psychometric validation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the current state of assertion assessment.
    • To identify critical issues in the psychometric properties of assertion measures.
    • To advocate for improved validation of existing instruments over developing new ones.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of assertion assessment methods.
    • Critical analysis of psychometric properties of various assessment tools.

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  • Evaluation of the external validity of common assessment strategies like role-play.

    • Main Results:

    • Despite advances, significant unresolved issues persist in assertion assessment.
    • Many instruments lack adequate psychometric support, particularly regarding external validity.
    • Self-report measures show some reliability but accuracy remains questionable.

    Conclusions:

    • The field needs to prioritize establishing psychometric rigor for existing assertion measures.
    • Further research is required to enhance the scientific credibility of assertion and social skills research.
    • Concerns regarding the external validity of role-play assessments necessitate caution.