Effectiveness of Assertiveness Training on the Level of Self-Esteem among Alcoholic Patients of Selected De-addiction Centers in Chennai

Abstract

In the present study, we evaluated the effectiveness of participation in assertiveness training programme
upon the level of self esteem of alcoholic patients. 60 alcoholic patients (30 in control group and 30 in
experimental group) completed the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale.. The alcoholic patients in the control
group were allowed to participate in all alcoholism unit treatment and activities except those involving
assertiveness training. Post test was done on the 15th day. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential
statistics. Participants in the intervention group were associated with a statistically-significant increase in
level of overall self-esteem scores between the pretest and post test data (p<0.001). The findings indicate
that self-esteem was low among patients who consumed alcohol for a period of ? 10 years compared to their
counterparts The self-esteem level of alcoholic patients improved through participation in assertiveness
training programme.