“…Several factors that influence self-concept are parenting, failure, c) depression, and internal criticism (Juliyanti & Pujiastuti, 2017;Usfandi, 2019). Assertive behavior is a communication ability in an equal relationship through feelings, opinions, thoughts, and ideas directly, openly, without feelings of anxiety, being firm in refusing requests that are not clear while respecting the rights of others, and being able to communicate with all people (Azhari et al, 2016;Santosa & Andrean, 2021). There are several characteristics of assertive behavior, including being able to express opinions and feelings, both positive and negative, communicating well and not hurting others or themselves, and expressing disagreements with opinions.…”