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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October 2, 2025
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32/36
Refusal of Self-Assertion (RoSA)
Measures the tendency to avoid self-assertion through passivity, self-devaluation, and reduced goal-directed behavior in social situations.
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A score of 32 falls in the High range, suggesting a pronounced tendency toward withdrawing from self-assertion, low initiative, and self-deprecating responses in challenging interactions.
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28/36
Destructive Self-Assertion (DSA)
Measures the tendency to assert oneself through negativism, devaluing others, suppression, and aggressive or impulsive reactions in social situations.
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A score of 28 falls in the High range, suggesting a pronounced tendency toward destructive self-assertion such as impulsive, emotionally unstable, or aggressive responses and expecting negative reactions from others.
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19/36
Constructive Self-Assertion (CSA)
Measures how strongly an adolescent tends to assert themselves through cooperative, respectful, and productive behaviors rather than conflict or avoidance.
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A score of 19 falls in the Low range, suggesting constructive self-assertion strategies are used less consistently and may be less developed in everyday social situations.
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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

School psychologists and counselors
46%OF USERS
They use it to quickly see how a teen asserts themselves with peers and plan targeted support for communication and self-esteem.
Teachers and homeroom staff
31%OF USERS
They take it to better understand students’ conflict styles and choose effective classroom and mentoring strategies.
Researchers in adolescent development
23%OF USERS
They use it in studies to measure self-assertion patterns and track changes over time in educational settings.
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Refusal to Assert Oneself (RtAO)
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20.2
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Destructive Self-Assertion (DS)
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Constructive Self-Assertion (CS)
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12
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Frequently Asked Questions

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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