Impact of Assertiveness Training on Nursing Students: A Quasi-Experimental Study in Amritsar, Punjab

Author: Prabhjot Kochhar, Parvesh Saini and Gopal Singh Charan

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Abstract

Assertiveness is a must-have skill for today's nurses. Individuals who possess self-assurance can openly convey their emotions, including positive and negative ones, without displaying an overwhelming sense of fear or anger. Improved assertiveness may contribute to the growing confidence of the nursing profession, which is important since it helps nurses better communicate with their patients. A quasi-experimental study was conducted amongst B.Sc nursing 1st year students in selected nursing colleges in Amritsar district. The instruments employed in this study included a socio-demographic data sheet and the Rathus Assertiveness Scale. The data was analysed utilizing both descriptive and inferential statistics. The study results showcased a significant increase in the experimental group's mean assertiveness score, from a pre-test level of 11.85±7.335 to post-training score of 9.13 ±5.196, thereby indicating the effectiveness of the intervention (p=0.001). On the contrary, the control group didn't exhibit any significant change, with scores marginally increasing from pre-test average of 11.41±9.144 to post-test 2 average of 11.76 ±8.901, suggesting non-significance (P=0.808). Hence, the assertiveness training was significantly effective for the experimental group but displayed no appreciable effect on the control group. Assertiveness training plays a vital role in enhancing communication and self-assurance among nursing students. The findings of this study serve as a guiding light, urging the integration of such training programs into nursing education. The evidence presented clearly indicates that more comprehensive training interventions have the potential to cultivate assertive, competent, and confident future nurses, thereby elevating the overall quality of healthcare delivery.

Keywords

Nursing profession, Assertive behavior, B.Sc. nursing students, Assertiveness training

Conclusion

In conclusion, assertiveness training plays a vital role in enhancing communication and self-assurance among nursing students. The findings of this study serve as a guiding light, urging the integration of such training programs into nursing education. The evidence presented clearly indicates that more comprehensive training interventions have the potential to cultivate assertive, competent, and confident future nurses, thereby elevating the overall quality of healthcare delivery. Developing assertiveness skills in nurses and student nursing is essential for enhancing patient care. The ability to express thoughts and feelings openly and fearlessly, regardless of their nature, can foster assertiveness and contribute to improved well-being.

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Prabhjot Kochhar, Parvesh Saini and Gopal Singh Charan (2023). Impact of Assertiveness Training on Nursing Students: A Quasi-Experimental Study in Amritsar, Punjab. Biological Forum – An International Journal, 15(6): 148-152.