Adolescent Self-Assertion Characteristics Test
Understand how teens assert themselves in social situations in about 7 minutes. A 36 item tool for school and clinic use to spot risks, guide support, and track growth over time.
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Refusal to Assert Oneself (RtAO)
Average
20.2
Normal range
14 — 26.4
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36
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Destructive Self-Assertion (DS)
Average
23.2
Normal range
18.5 — 28
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36
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Constructive Self-Assertion (CS)
Average
12
Normal range
5.5 — 18.4
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36
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What does this questionnaire measure?
It assesses typical self-assertion strategies used in peer and adult interactions. It identifies constructive assertion, aggressive assertion, and conflict avoidance.
Who is the questionnaire intended for?
It is designed for adolescents. It is suitable for use in school, college, counseling, and research settings.
How long does it take and how many items are included?
Estimated completion time is about 7 minutes. The questionnaire contains 36 items.
How should responses be given?
Each item should be answered based on typical behavior in similar situations rather than on a single event. Responses should be completed without extended discussion or coaching during the session.
How are results used?
Results support screening for communication difficulties and patterns linked to social maladjustment. They can also be used to plan and monitor corrective or educational work over time.
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Adolescent Self-Assertion Characteristics Test - Symptoms and Signs
This self-report questionnaire assesses how adolescents typically respond in common interpersonal situations, with emphasis on self-assertion and interpersonal style. Adolescent Self-Assertion Characteristics is designed to help identify patterns such as constructive assertion, aggressive responding, or conflict avoidance.
The measure contains 36 items and typically requires about 7 minutes to complete. It is attributed to Albert Bandura and Arnold P. Goldstein.
Results from Adolescent Self-Assertion Characteristics may be used in school or outpatient settings to support clinical formulation, guide intervention planning related to communication and social adjustment, and monitor change over time when repeated.
Author: Albert Bandura, Arnold P. Goldstein
Literature: Harter, S. The self-perception profile for adolescents: Manual and questionnaires. University of Denver. 2012.
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