Impact of Assertiveness Training on Self-Esteem of B.Ed. Students

Abstract

Self-esteem is a significant psychological factor influencing the academic performance, professional competence, and interpersonal relationships of prospective teachers. Assertiveness training has emerged as an effective intervention for enhancing self-confidence and positive self-perception among students. The present study investigates the impact of assertiveness training on the self-esteem of Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) students. A pre-test and post-test experimental design was employed on a sample of 60 B.Ed. students. The assertiveness training was given to experimental group for four weeks and no any intervention given to control group in the same duration. Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale were used for data collection. After statistical analyses, researcher found a significant improvement in the self-esteem scores of students of experimental group. The findings suggest that assertiveness training can be effectively incorporated into teacher education programs to develop self-esteem and professional competence among teachers in new era.