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An assertiveness scale for adolescents.

D Y Lee, E T Hallberg, A G Slemon

    Journal of Clinical Psychology
    |January 1, 1985
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    This study created the Assertiveness Scale for Adolescents (ASA) to measure adolescent assertiveness. The validated 33-item scale demonstrated reliability and usefulness in clinical diagnosis and research.

    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Adolescent Development
    • Behavioral Science

    Background:

    • Assertiveness is a key social skill for adolescents.
    • Existing measures may not adequately capture situation-specific assertiveness in youth.
    • Developing reliable and valid instruments is crucial for research and clinical practice.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and validate a situation-specific instrument for measuring adolescent assertiveness.
    • To introduce the Assertiveness Scale for Adolescents (ASA).

    Main Methods:

    • A 33-item multiple-choice scale with three response alternatives was developed.
    • Data were collected from 682 elementary and secondary school students.
    • The scale's reliability and validity were assessed using established psychometric methods.

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    Main Results:

    • The Assertiveness Scale for Adolescents (ASA) demonstrated adequate reliability and validity.
    • The ASA showed predictive validity when tested against relevant variables.
    • The instrument is suitable for use with diverse adolescent populations.

    Conclusions:

    • The Assertiveness Scale for Adolescents (ASA) is a reliable and valid measure for assessing adolescent assertiveness.
    • The ASA has potential applications in clinical diagnosis and psychological research involving adolescents.
    • This scale contributes to the assessment of social-emotional development in youth.