The S-R Inventory of Assertiveness

Author

Bruce Nystrom, Fort Hays Kansas State College

Department

Psychology

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Abstract

The S-R Inventory of Assertiveness was designed to assess assertive behavior in light of three factors (situations, modes of response, and subjects). It was written by the author and administered to a college student sample. Results indicated that males scored higher than did females. However, females tended to score higher on "positive assertion" situations, with males scoring higher on "negative assertion" situations. Test-retest reliabilities were high for mode of response and total scores. Concurrent validity was assessed by correlating the total scores with the College Self-Expression Scale. Validity coefficients were moderately high (males, r = .594; females, r = .704). The results of a components of variance analysis indicated that situations and the subject X situation interaction, accounted f or a large proportion of the variance in reported assertive behavior.

Advisor

Ronald G. Smith

Date of Award

Spring 1976

Document Type

Thesis - campus only access

DOI

10.58809/MUOR4521

Recommended Citation

Nystrom, Bruce, "The S-R Inventory of Assertiveness" (1976). Master's Theses. 1632.
DOI: 10.58809/MUOR4521
Available at: https://scholars.fhsu.edu/theses/1632

Rights

© 1976 Bruce Nystrom

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