Assertive Training Dynamics: Examining its Efficacy in Mitigating Aggression Among University Students

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to investigate the efficacy of assertive training on aggression among university students. A Quasi experimental design was used for present study. The participants (N=48) with age range of 18-25 years (M=.60 SD=.49) were drawn through Convenience Sampling Technique from Islamia college Peshawar. The primary outcome of the study was aggression which was measured through The Buss-Perry Aggression Questionnaire (BPAQ). A total of seven sessions of assertive training were employed to assess the efficacy of treatment program.  Data was analyzed through Descriptive statistics, correlational analysis, and paired sample t-test. Results on paired sample t-test revealed that the Verbal aggression and Anger on aggression scale significantly reduced after administration of assertive training (p<0.01) and (p<0.03) respectively. While physical aggression, hostility on aggression scale did not significantly reduce after assertive training (p>0.05). Hence, it is concluded that assertive training has high efficacy to treat verbal aggression and anger and provided effectiveness in physical aggression and hostility.