“A study to assess the effectiveness of assertiveness training on self-esteem among nursing students of selected nursing colleges of Pune city”

Abstract

In present scenario to be assertive is crucial for having a strong sense of self-worth since it makes easier to express oneself clearly and defend one's own opinions. Self-esteem is a person's perception of their own value as a person. It is influenced by a number of things, including your upbringing, experiences, connections, and accomplishments.in which a quantitative research approach with quasi experimental pretest post-test control group design was used through the non-probability purposive sampling technique 100 samples (50 experimental and 50 control) were selected. The tool was divided in two sections i.e. Demographic data and standardized Rosenberg self-esteem scale. As per the findings in the distribution of nursing students according to demographic data in experimental group and control group
In the findings related to level of self-esteem in experimental and control group among nursing students before the intervention of assertiveness training, there were 64% having low self- esteem and 36% were having average self-esteem. The overall mean was 21.54+-2.43, in experimental group and in the control group 74% students had the lower self-esteem and 26% were having average self-esteem. The overall mean was 20.7+-2.6. After the assertiveness training was 6% having average self-esteem and 94% high self-esteem. The overall mean was 33.06+-2.29 and 16 % has average self-esteem. The overall mean was 22.52+-2.49.
In findings related to difference between pre and post intervention level of self-esteem among nursing students in experimental group and control group was analyzed through the paired t test the result was found significant.