Dysfunctional cognitions and the effectiveness of skills and cognitive behavioral assertion training.

Abstract

Dysfunctional cognitions have been hypothesized to be important determinants of unassertive responding, although treatment strategies aimed directly at modifying cognitions have generally proved no more effective than skills training interventions alone. However, the possibility that individual differences in dysfunctional cognitions may interact with type of treatment has not been previously explored. Nonstudent adults with assertion problems and with high or low levels of dysfunctional attitudes were assigned to cognitivebehavioral, skills training, or waiting list control groups. Both self-report and behavioral assessments of behavior change following treatment failed to show interaction of treatment type and level of dysfunctional attitudes. Skills training and cognitive-behavioral treatments were equally effective and significantly more effective for persons with low levels of dysfunctional attitudes. The results are discussed in terms of matching individuals to treatments and highlighting the particular challenge presented by the unassertive, high-dysfunctional-attitude individuals.

Assertiveness training: A forgotten evidence‐based treatment.

“…Consistent with findings from Linehan et al (1979), results revealed that cognitive restructuring and behavioral rehearsal were equally effective in improving selfreported assertiveness and reducing fear of negative evaluation (Hammen, Jacobs, Mayol, & Cochran, 1980). Consistent with findings from Linehan et al (1979), results revealed that cognitive restructuring and behavioral rehearsal were equally effective in improving selfreported assertiveness and reducing fear of negative evaluation (Hammen, Jacobs, Mayol, & Cochran, 1980).…”

“…Treatment outcome studies have found that assertiveness training improves general self-esteem, self-concept, and internal locus of control (Hammen et al, 1980;Meyer, 1991;Percell et al, 1974;Warren, 1977;Workman et al, 1986). Treatment outcome studies have found that assertiveness training improves general self-esteem, self-concept, and internal locus of control (Hammen et al, 1980;Meyer, 1991;Percell et al, 1974;Warren, 1977;Workman et al, 1986).…”

“…Treatment Outcome Research. Treatment outcome studies have found that assertiveness training improves general self-esteem, self-concept, and internal locus of control (Hammen et al, 1980;Meyer, 1991;Percell et al, 1974;Warren, 1977;Workman et al, 1986). In a sample of hospitalized adolescents and young adult patients, group assertiveness training, compared to process-oriented group therapy, significantly increased assertiveness and tended to improve self-esteem and decrease hostility (Fiedler et al, 1979).…”

Autonomy and the Struggle for Female Identity: Implications for Counseling Women

“…Loeffler and Fiedler (19791 found that assertiveness training and cognitive restructuring along with other interventions helped women to become more confident, competent, less anxious, and freer. An assertiveness program that includes skill acquisition, modification of cognitive processes, and changes in underlying beliefs about the world has been advocated by Hammen, Jacobs, Mayol, and Cochran (1980). Worell (1980) advocated multiple skill development, which included training in assertiveness skills and negotiation skills, to help increase com-petence and productivity.…”

Η Επίδραση Ενός Προγράμματος Εκπαίδευσης Στη Διεκδικητικότητα Στη Διεκδικητική Συμπεριφορά Τον Τόπο Ελέγχου Την Ενσυναίσθηση Και Την Αυτοεκτίμηση Σε Έλληνες Φοιτητές Και Φοιτήτριες

“…Wolfe & Fodor, 1977 απέτυχαν να δείξουν ποια από τις παραπάνω αιτίες είναι κυρίαρχη. Κάποιες άλλες έρευνες απέτυχαν να δείξουν αν κάποιο στοιχείο της προσωπικότητας συνδέεται άμεσα με την έλλειψη διεκδικητικότητας (Hammen, Jacobs, Mayol, & Cochran, 1980. Valerio & Stone, 1982.…”