Assertiveness as a Predictor of Resident Assistant Effectiveness.

Shelton, John L.; Mathis, Harold V.

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Publication Date: 1976

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Assertiveness as a Predictor of Resident Assistant Effectiveness

Shelton, John L.; Mathis, Harold V.

Journal of College Student Personnel, 17, 5, 368-370, Sep 76

This research showed high assertive and low assertive resident assistants could be differentiated on the basis of their effectiveness as judged by dormitory residents. Results show high assertive assistants are significantly more open and honest, communicate better, handle discipline better, and are generally more effective than their low assertive counterparts. (Author)

Descriptors: Assertiveness, Behavior Patterns, College Housing, College Students, Dormitories, Helping Relationship, Higher Education, Interaction Process Analysis, Perception, Research Projects, Resident Assistants

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