Assertiveness
E. H. Butler
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Counseling Center. (1998, May 20). Assertiveness. Division of Student Affairs, State University of New York at Buffalo. [1999, February 2]. http://ub-counseling.buffalo.edu/Relationships/Communication/assertiveness.html
Many college students find it difficult to express their feelings honestly and openly because they lack assertiveness. This can become a problem when building a relationship, going out in the career world or communicating with friends, family members, and co-workers.
ARTICLES
Janice, E. (1994, Nov.) Assert yourself; How to put your foot down without stepping on others. Black Enterprise, 25 (4) 71 (1 page). EA,PR
Being assertive can help anyone move forward in their career. Being assertive does not require being pushy to accomplish goals, but it does mean being persistent. Being assertive also requires the willingness to compromise.Kowalski, K. M. (1998, Dec.).How to assert yourself.Current Health, 25, (4), 19 (1 page). EA, LN, PR
You know the feeling-someone asks you to do something, and your stomach drops. You stammer as you scan your list of excuses, but nothing seems appropriate. You're stuck. You don't want to do it, but it's hard to say no. What do you do?Podesta, C.(1995, Jan.).Life would be easy if it weren’t for other people. Trial, 31, (1), 82 (4 pages). EA
People trying to maximize their communications skills should bear in mind that there are four communication styles: aggressive, assertive, passive and passive-aggressive. The assertive style is the only one which will keep communication lines open and get a person's needs met. This style is open, honest and does not manipulate. People develop their communication styles as children but can change if they realize their style is negatively impacting their quality of life.Weiskopf, C.(1998, Jan.). How to stand up for yourself. Current Health, 24, (5), 13 (2 pages). EA, LN
Discover how using assertive communication can put you in win-win situations.
BOOKS
Adler, R. B. (1977). Confidence in communication: A guide to assertive and social skills. New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston.
BF575 .A85 A3Fensterheim, H.(1975). Don't say yes when you want to say no: How assertiveness training can change your life. New York: McKay.
BF575 .A85 F46Galassi, M. D.(1977). Assert yourself!: How to be your own person. New York: Human Sciences Press.
BF575 .A85 G34Schenkel, S.(1991). Giving away success: Why women get stuck and what to do about it. New York: Random House.
HQ1206 .S38 1991
B. Barone
Buffalo State College (SUNY)
Leadership Education
& Development Center
Buffalo
State College, State University of New York
E-Mail:
frederjs@buffalostate.edu