A Comparative aggressiveness and assertiveness in coping styles students
International Journal of Applied Behavioral Sciences,
Vol. 4 No. 2 (2017),
27 June 2018
,
Page 8-12
https://doi.org/10.22037/ijabs.v4i2.15591
Abstract
Introduction : Assertiveness behavior may lead to failure of passive behaviors such as shyness and withdrawal, and in some people, can lead to aggression.The purpose of the present research was to compare the coping styles with assertiveness and aggressiveness in students Imam Khomeini University. Methods: The number of samples in this research includes 200 of students University (121females and 79 males) from Emam khomeini international university that selected using random cluster sampling and completed the coping styles (CISS) and interpersonal responsibility models(IRM). Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, one way analysis of variance and T- test. Results: [B1] The difference between the behavior aggression and the coping style was 55.31 and the difference between the behavior assertiveness and coping style was 7.03. Also, Data indicated it was relationship between assertiveness and aggressiveness students who have variety coping styles. on the other hand, students who have problem focused coping style, were more assertive and students who have emotion focused coping style, were more aggressive. Also, there were no relationship between females and males assertiveness. But was significant relationship between females and males aggression. males were more aggressive than females. Conclusion: Considering the positive relationship between assertiveness and aggressiveness with coping styles students, and attention to problem focused coping style can reduce aggression and improve assertiveness in students. Declaration of Interest: None
- Stress
- coping styles
- assertiveness
- aggressiveness
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