Assertiveness is the ability to honestly express your opinions, feelings, attitudes, and rights, without undue anxiety, in a way that doesn't infringe on the rights of others. Assertivity education teaches people ask what they would like, assume an attitude in various situations and getting particular actions when respecting othersâ?™ rights.
Method: This study was realized as a descriptive research to determine assertivity of students in a nursing school . The sample of the study consisted of 390 students. Rathus Assertivity Inventory and Interview Form were used as data collection tools.
Results: It was determined that 66.3% of students were assertive.