A Historical Approach to Assertiveness

Peneva, Ivelina; Mavrodiev, Stoill

doi:10.5964/psyct.v6i1.14

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“…This study further hypothesizes that the effect of autonomy–connectedness on anxiety and/or depression might possibly be mediated by assertiveness. Assertiveness is a complex personality characteristic (Peneva & Mavrodiev, ). The concept of assertiveness includes having skills such as asserting oneself and defending one's rights and opinions while maintaining satisfying interpersonal relationships (Arrindell et al ., ; Bekker et al ., ).…”

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Anxiety, depression and autonomy–connectedness: The mediating role of alexithymia and assertiveness

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The study confirmed the relevance of autonomy-connectedness in anxiety and depression. In treating symptoms of anxiety, it is advisable to give attention to normalizing the patient's sensitivity to others. Treatment of patients with symptoms of anxiety and depression should include assessment of emotional awareness and, in the case of impaired emotional awareness, should be tailored as to promote increased awareness.

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Anxiety, depression and autonomy–connectedness: The mediating role of alexithymia and assertiveness

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“…Assertiveness, cognitive model, assertive training, social information processing RUNNING-HEAD: A cognitive perspective on assertiveness 3 The historical evolution of the concept of assertiveness (for a review see Peneva & Mavrodiev, 2013) place it first as a stable and distinctive individual characteristic by which one might distinguish healthy and unhealthy persons. Afterwards, it was conceived as a method or process by which to better know and express oneself, as well as to communicate with others.…”

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“…In contrast, relevant reviews have been presented on differentiating assertive from passive and aggressive behavior (Bishop, 2010;Galassi & Galassi, 1978;Marchezini-Cunha & Tourinho, 2010). They have also considered other constructs assertiveness seems to relate to, such as diminished sexual risk behaviors and risk for sexually transmitted diseases (Kennedy & Jenkins, 2011), self-protection from sexual abuse and victimization (Santos-Iglesias & Sierra, 2010), academic and psychosocial success in adolescence (Mayuski, 2010), and diminished social anxiety in children and adolescents (Levitan & Nardi, 2009 Peneva & Mavrodiev, 2013), but neglect to approach it as a complex and mutable psychosocial skill. Even assertive training has been widespread before defining assertiveness with enough precision (Rakus, 1991), so that psychological processes may be better put to use in enhancing assertive practice.…”

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A Cognitive Perspective for Understanding and Training Assertiveness

Vagos

Pereira

2016

European Psychologist

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Assertiveness has for long been considered an optimal way of expressing oneself whilst at the same time maintaining and/or enhancing social rewards, leading to the conclusion that it should be promoted as an intra and interpersonal protective factor. Yet, little research has tried to provide a comprehensive model on assertiveness, which may better sustain why and how to train it. We propose a cognitive model for explaining how assertiveness comes to be enacted and maintained, considering the activation of previous individual schemas, how they influence the processing of social cues, which in turn influence the interactive activation of cognitive, emotional, and behavioral assertive products. The assertive behavior in turn prompts reactions from the interaction partner. This interpersonal exchange will serve to confirm previous schemas and make them more accessible when facing future social events. We further review findings that sustain the several assumptions involved in this model and proposed how it can sustain cognitivebehavioral approaches to assertive training, building on the premises that the interpersonal psychological functioning is manifested in interpersonal observed behaviors. Subsequently, new directions for the study and training of assertiveness are discussed, based on a social information processing framework and considering the current social challenges and contexts that we, as human beings, must face. KeywordsAssertiveness, cognitive model, assertive training, social information processing RUNNING-HEAD: A cognitive perspective on assertiveness 3 The historical evolution of the concept of assertiveness (for a review see Peneva & Mavrodiev, 2013) place it first as a stable and distinctive individual characteristic by which one might distinguish healthy and unhealthy persons. Afterwards, it was conceived as a method or process by which to better know and express oneself, as well as to communicate with others.Within this intra and inter-personal process perspective, the pioneer definitions on assertiveness refer to the complete and genuine expression of personal feelings, desires and needs (Salter, 2002), in the context of expressing, legitimating, opposing or making demands (Wolpe, 1973).Thus, is focused on standing up for personal rights, getting what you want, and standing up for yourself (Rakus, 1991). A responsible and empathic perspective on assertiveness followed, based on the definition of assertive rights and responsibilities. Assertive individuals have the right to express personal needs and wishes, to make informed and carefully considered decisions, to be treated with care and respect, to acknowledge having made mistakes, changed ones' mind or needing help, to decide and live in the pursuit of ones' best interest. Assertive individuals must also recognize that others have these same rights, and so take responsibility for not violating the rights of others but rather act in mutual respect, benevolent perseverance and politeness (Jakubowski & Lange, 1976). This perspective on ...

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“…It is expected that agreement with the presuppositions form a cognitive basis of assertiveness that is meeting challenges with confidence and solving problems in the best and adequate manner. It also implies achieving goals without harming the rights of others and expressing thoughts and feelings in socially justified ways (Peneva and Mavrodiev, 2013).…”

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NLP Presuppositions and Subjective Well-Being: Is There Any Association?

Karsai¹

2017

PHC

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AbsztraktA bemutatásra kerülő vizsgálat arra a kérdésre keresi a választ, hogy a neurolingvisztikus programozás (NLP) előfeltevéseinek elfogadása összefügghet-e a szubjektív jólléttel, a pszichológiai ellenállóképességgel és az asszertív viselkedéssel. Az eredmények alátá-masztják a feltételezést, miszerint az előfeltevésekkel való egyetértés olyan gondolkodásmódot képvisel, amely pozitívan korrelál a szubjektív jóllét és a pszichológiai ellenállóképesség értékeivel. Ugyanakkor az asszertív viselkedéssel való összefüggés nem nyert alátámasztást, ami az elméletben elfogadott elvek és azok gyakorlatba való átülte-tése közötti inkonzisztenciára utalhat.Kulcsszavak: szubjektív jóllét  pszichológiai ellenállóképesség  asszertív viselkedés  neurolingvisztikus programozás AbstractThe study investigates the relationship between one's acceptance of the NLP presuppositions and their level of SWB, psychological immunity and assertive communication. The results prove that the acceptance of NLP presuppositions represents a way of thinking that is positively associated with SWB and it is also positively related to psychological immunity. However, no association was found between the acceptance of the NLP presuppositions and assertive behaviour, which may suggest that conceptual acceptance does not necessarily result in practical realisation.

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A Historical Approach to Assertiveness

Cited by 49 publications

References 21 publications

Anxiety, depression and autonomy–connectedness: The mediating role of alexithymia and assertiveness

Anxiety, depression and autonomy–connectedness: The mediating role of alexithymia and assertiveness

A Cognitive Perspective for Understanding and Training Assertiveness

NLP Presuppositions and Subjective Well-Being: Is There Any Association?

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