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Assertiveness
LUMBACA, SAMANTHA JANINE D.
Assertiveness
LUMBACA, SAMANTHA JANINE D.
Definition:
Assertiveness is the quality of being self-
assured and confident without being aggressive.
Confident declaration or affirmation of a
statement without need of proof referring the
person's rights or point of view without assuming
a position of dominance or submissively permit
other to bypass one's rights or point of view.
Characteristics of Assertiveness
•It should be sincere to create clarity and trust not
doubt
•Respect for the boundaries of oneself and others
•Cooperative in the communication process
•Constructive approach to assert one’s point against
other views
•Balance between aggression and submission
•Diplomatic and effective choice of words and lines
•Sincere for your interests by expressing your thoughts
and feelings.
•Demonstrates that you're aware of the rights of others
and are willing to work on resolving conflicts with
your rights
•Direct yet respectful
Benefits of Being Assertive
•It gives other people to view your wants and needs.
•Keep you away from internal conflict caused by your needs and
those of your family always come second.
Internal conflict leads to:
Stress
Resentment
Seething anger
Feelings of victimization
Desire to exact revenge
•Feels empowered
•Does not feel that they are unjustly controlled by others
•Projects dignity and calmness in their dealings with other people
•Is proactive. They make things happen, rather than reacting or
responding to the words and actions of others
•Knows their own rights and responsibilities when they deal with
others
•Avoids apologetic dialog or submissive language and tone
•Is able to resist the aggressive, manipulative and passive ploys of
other people (Downing, 1995)
The Liberation Cycle of Assertiveness
Intrapersonal
Interpersonal
Systemic
Intrapersonal
•Personal abilities
•Professional preparation
•Self-inclination
•Self – consciousness
Interpersonal
•Balance of outlook with others
•Concerned for other’s interest and
needs
•Conventional ways with others
•Fair with initiation
•Cooperative
•Constructive
Systemic
•Planning with the common
goals
•Organizational designing and
management
•Teamwork and reliance
•Interdependency
Behavior Patterns
•Assertive Behavior – Involves standing up for personal rights and
expressing thoughts, feelings and beliefs I a manner that is direct,
honest and appropriate ways which do not violate another person’s
right.
•Passive Behavior - Involves in violating and neglecting one’s own
rights by failing to express honestly their thoughts, feelings and
beliefs consequently permitting others to violate oneself.
Expressing such an apologetic, diffident, self-effacing manner that
others disregard them. In the Filipino setting: “Mahirap na,
magugulohan tayo noon.” “Samok na sad kaayo, pasagdi na lang.”
•Aggressive Behavior - Involves standing up for personal rights and
expressing thoughts, feelings and beliefs in a way often dishonest,
usually inappropriate, and always violates the rights of other
person.
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Assertiveness

  • 1. Assertiveness LUMBACA, SAMANTHA JANINE D. Assertiveness LUMBACA, SAMANTHA JANINE D.
  • 2. Definition: Assertiveness is the quality of being self- assured and confident without being aggressive. Confident declaration or affirmation of a statement without need of proof referring the person's rights or point of view without assuming a position of dominance or submissively permit other to bypass one's rights or point of view.
  • 3. Characteristics of Assertiveness •It should be sincere to create clarity and trust not doubt •Respect for the boundaries of oneself and others •Cooperative in the communication process •Constructive approach to assert one’s point against other views •Balance between aggression and submission •Diplomatic and effective choice of words and lines •Sincere for your interests by expressing your thoughts and feelings. •Demonstrates that you're aware of the rights of others and are willing to work on resolving conflicts with your rights •Direct yet respectful
  • 4. Benefits of Being Assertive •It gives other people to view your wants and needs. •Keep you away from internal conflict caused by your needs and those of your family always come second. Internal conflict leads to: Stress Resentment Seething anger Feelings of victimization Desire to exact revenge •Feels empowered •Does not feel that they are unjustly controlled by others •Projects dignity and calmness in their dealings with other people •Is proactive. They make things happen, rather than reacting or responding to the words and actions of others •Knows their own rights and responsibilities when they deal with others •Avoids apologetic dialog or submissive language and tone •Is able to resist the aggressive, manipulative and passive ploys of other people (Downing, 1995)
  • 5. The Liberation Cycle of Assertiveness Intrapersonal Interpersonal Systemic
  • 7. Interpersonal •Balance of outlook with others •Concerned for other’s interest and needs •Conventional ways with others •Fair with initiation •Cooperative •Constructive
  • 8. Systemic •Planning with the common goals •Organizational designing and management •Teamwork and reliance •Interdependency
  • 9. Behavior Patterns •Assertive Behavior – Involves standing up for personal rights and expressing thoughts, feelings and beliefs I a manner that is direct, honest and appropriate ways which do not violate another person’s right. •Passive Behavior - Involves in violating and neglecting one’s own rights by failing to express honestly their thoughts, feelings and beliefs consequently permitting others to violate oneself. Expressing such an apologetic, diffident, self-effacing manner that others disregard them. In the Filipino setting: “Mahirap na, magugulohan tayo noon.” “Samok na sad kaayo, pasagdi na lang.” •Aggressive Behavior - Involves standing up for personal rights and expressing thoughts, feelings and beliefs in a way often dishonest, usually inappropriate, and always violates the rights of other person.