A Quasi Experimental Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Assertiveness Training Program on Self Esteem and Interpersonal Communication Satisfaction among Nursing Students in Selected Nursing Institutes of Ambala, Haryana

Abstract

Background: Assertiveness is an important behavior for today’s professional nurse. As nurses move away
from traditional roles and perceived stereotypes, it is increasingly being recognized that a nurse needs to
behave in an Assertive manner. Assertiveness is necessary for effective nurse/patient communication, it is
suggested that its development may also aid the confidence and self esteem. So aim of the study to evaluate
effectiveness of assertiveness training program on self esteem and interpersonal communication satisfaction
among nursing students of selected institutes of Ambala Haryana.
Methodology: Quasi-Experimental research design “Non equivalent control group pre test-post test
design was used. Data was collected from 60 nursing students (30 in experimental and 30 in comparison)
by convenience sampling technique. Standardized Rosenberg self esteem Scale and Interpersonal
Communication Satisfaction Inventory were used to collect data.
Conclusion: The ‘t’ test analysis showed a significant difference before and after the administration
of Assertiveness training program. in terms of self esteem(t=11.78 and p=0.001) and Interpersonal
communication satisfaction (t=12.78 and p=0.001) at 0.05 level of significance. Repeated measures ANOVA
shows that there is a significant difference within the group in terms of self Esteem (F=4.45, p value=0.002)
and Interpersonal Communication Satisfaction (F=56.60, p value=0.001) in experimental group.