Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing

Nalini Malhotra ¹, Ruby Gupta ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, Punjabi University Patiala, Punjab, IN

Abstract

The present paper throws light upon those aspects of a human-being, which if handled carefully can lead one to a more fulfilling, conducive and wholesome life. Assertiveness is one such survival skill, which, if taught and instilled at the right time and in the right manner can save many from rating their lives as unfulfilling. Assertiveness teaches one to respect oneself and respecting others at the same time. It teaches one towards increased awareness of personal rights and paying attention to one's verbal as well as non-verbal skills also. At the same time, not violating the rights of others is the other side of an assertive individual. Social Anxiety and Self-efficacy are two such variables, which are directly related to Assertiveness, the former negatively and the latter positively. High Social Anxiety and Low Self Efficacy are two such obstacles, which can put hindrance in the growth of an individual in a multidimensional way-Emotionally, Behaviourally and Socially.

Keywords

Assertiveness Social Anxiety And Self-efficacy

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Ruby Gupta ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, Punjabi University, Patiala, IN

Abstract

Assertiveness, as a variable, has been extensively used m popular literature and m social sciences, business, education and leadership training. Assertiveness represents the ability to stand as what you really are, to be able to express what you feel as opposed to being dominant and humiliating on one hand and submissive on the other hand. The aim of Assertiveness is 'win-win'situation for both the sides as an assertive individual maintains that he or she is the ultimate judge of his/her own behavioral though other people are free to have their own opinions and approveor disapprove as they feel. However, to have a deeper understanding of the 'why' behind the assertive behavior, the theoretical rationale behind the variable acts as the building block.The same is discussed in the Light of literature.

Keywords

Assertiveness, Theoretical Rationale.

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