Assertive training. An intervention in higher-level students

The objective of the quantitative study was to measure the level of Assertive behavior in university students after receiving an Assertive Training course. The sample, chosen for convenience through a non-random instrument, consisted of 20 participants. The average age was 20 years (SD = 3.80), with a minimum of 18 and a maximum of 31. All were male, 17 (85%) were single, and 3 (15%) were married. The Shelton and Burton Assertiveness instrument (2004) was applied. The data were analyzed using the statistical program SPSS 27. The results showed that married participants are significantly more assertive than singles; however, the level of assertiveness is similar among single students before and after the course. It is concluded that the marital status of the participants may be an important indicator to obtain a positive outcome in assertiveness training