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Behavioral and bodily self concept changes after assertive training. A pilot study

J Cottraux, E Mollard, M Defayolle

    Acta Psychiatrica Belgica
    |March 1, 1982
    PubMed
    Summary

    Assertive training significantly improved assertiveness and altered body image in social phobic patients. Participants perceived their body and look more positively, though the body was also seen as more dangerous.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Behavioral Science

    Background:

    • Social phobia is often associated with negative self-perception and body image issues.
    • Assertive training is a therapeutic technique aimed at improving social skills and self-confidence.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the correlation between assertiveness development via assertive training and changes in body image.
    • To assess the impact of assertive training on specific aspects of self-perception in social phobic patients.

    Main Methods:

    • Eleven social phobic patients (6 women, 5 men) participated in a study involving assertive training.
    • Measurements included Rathus's Assertiveness Schedule and Osgood's Semantic Differential (assessing self, body, voice, gestures, look).
    • Data were analyzed using ANOVA at post-test and 6-9 month follow-up.

    Main Results:

    • Significant positive changes in assertiveness (p < 0.001) were observed post-training and at follow-up.
    • Assertiveness gains correlated with modifications in body image, with patients rating their body and look as more active and stronger.
    • A significant increase in the perception of the body as more dangerous was noted (p < 0.05).

    Conclusions:

    • Assertive training can lead to significant improvements in assertiveness and positively impact body image in individuals with social phobia.
    • The study highlights the interrelation between behavioral changes (assertiveness) and cognitive shifts (body self-concept).
    • Further research is needed to explore the complex relationship between assertiveness, body image, and perceived danger in therapeutic contexts.

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